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UCI bans transgender women from competing in women's races

A general view of the headquarters of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) on May 14, 2022 in Aigle, Switzerland

Female transgender riders who have transitioned after male puberty will be banned from all women's events on the UCI International Calendar from July 17 - a decision taken by cycling's governing body following an extraordinary meeting on July 5.

In a press statement released today, the UCI said that the men's category for all of its events will be renamed Men/Open and that "any athlete who does not meet the conditions for participation in women's events will be admitted without restriction."

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