It was recently reported that the IOC’s latest transgender guidelines will be delayed because of “very conflicting opinions”. That is not surprising, as the latest version of the guidelines have been gridlocked for a number of years. However, more tellingly, and potentially concerningly for women's sport, the IOC have indicated that a framework or guidance document for its member federations may shift the prioritization towards inclusion, with fair and meaningful competition something to “bear in mind”. In this bonus episode, exclusive to Patrons, Ross shares some thoughts about this shift, and how it may undermine the integrity of women's sport, and why the balance of imperatives that sport seems so committed to achieving is an impossible, if desirable, task. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 2 hours 49 minutes
episode 11: DISCOURSE: China's Swimming Doping Controversy / Marathon Season Latest / Should Olympic Medallists Get Prize Money?
How China's swimming doping controversy is splitting the anti-doping world
INTERVIEW: How to Fuel For Maximum Endurance Performance
Delving into the benefits of correctly using carbohydrates in endurance sport
episode 9: Safety vs Spectacle: Rugby at a Crossroads
Can rugby find the middle ground between player welfare and sporting entertainment?
episode 8: Rugby's Radical Law Change Proposals / The IOC And Their Controversial Trangender Policy
Rugby is trialling and proposing new laws that could radically change the game
episode 8: How Maddie Won The Zwift Academy
When it comes to pure determination and hard work, Maddie le Roux is unbeatable
Can We Trust Sport Science Research?
The credibility of research being done in sports science is under threat. How can it be fixed?
episode 6: VO2Max: Why It May Be Your Most Important Training Metric
Understanding how to measure and train your VO2Max
episode 5: Make Your Own Sports Drink / Smart Mouthguards in Rugby / Do We Need On-Field Match Officials in Sport?
News Wrap: Do the Enhanced Games have any chance of succeeding?
episode 4: The Sporting Diet: How To Eat, Fuel And Thrive
Breaking down the myths and science of diet in sport with renowned dietician Louise Burke
episode 3: DISCOURSE: Enhanced Games: Hype Or Reality? / 15-Year-old's Doping Saga / Is Rugby Too Dangerous For U18s?
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