Morality v. the scientific test: Examining the International Olympic Committee’s new policy
In 2021, New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard became one of the few athletes in the world to compete against her rivals after changing her gender. Identified as a male in the initial years, Laurel then played a female candidate in an altogether different category. This kind of situation has become prevalent in recent years. From an ethical perspective, there have been polarising opinions on what is morally right and legally sound. To instill clarity, the International Olympic Committee has come up...