WMA PHYSICIAN LEADERS REAFFIRM OPPOSITION TO IAAF RULES

Physician leaders reaffirm opposition to IAAF rules     The World Medical Association has reaffirmed its opposition to IAAF gender rules for classifying female athletes as ‘contrary to medical ethics’. In a letter to the International Association of Athletic Federations, the WMA says ‘we stand firm against any practice requiring physicians to use their competence…

IS THE IAAF RELYING ON A FLAWED TRANSGENDER STUDY?

IS NEW IAAF REGULATION OF TESTOSTERON BASED A FLAWED TRANSGENDER STUDY? Fhoto: independent.co.uk   On 1 November, based on a study published in 2017 and commissioned by the IAAF, a new testosterone regulation will come into force. Now, three recognized sports scientists – Roger Pielke of the University of Colorado, Ross Tucker of the University of…