England Hockey implements a new policy restricting transgender women from competing in the female category, citing the physical demands of the sport. Two categories, female and open, are introduced.
England Hockey has announced it will ban transgender women from competing in the female category from the start of next season. As part of its new transgender and non-binary participation policy, the governing body has established two categories of competitions - female and open - with the latter 'open to all', including transgender and non-binary players.
England Hockey launched a review into its current policy in July 2023, taking into account guidance from the Sports Councils' Equality Group (SCEG). 'Based on the current available evidence - and that hockey requires the physical capabilities of strength, endurance, speed and acceleration as key factors for success - hockey is considered a gender-affected sport,' England Hockey said. 'Based on this evidence, we have determined that the Trans and Non-Binary Participation Policy should restrict trans participation in order to secure fair competition. We are committed to supporting all affected players to ensure they find the right path for them to continue to participate in hockey.'England Hockey said the update in policy has been developed to 'ensure everyone can participate in the playing of hockey in a fair way'
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