Veronica Ivy Stands Against UCI's Restrictive Policy on Transgender Participation

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The Union Cycliste Internationale's (UCI) policy restricting certain transgender women from women's events has caused controversy.

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World track cycling champion, Veronica Ivy, vehemently criticizes this policy as "nonsense".

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Ivy argues that the 'open' category is essentially for trans women and cisgender men, as no cisgender women would participate.

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Expressing indignation, Ivy calls the policy inhumane and disgusting.

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UCI justifies the policy, citing lack of definitive scientific evidence that hormone therapy eliminates any physical advantage.

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UCI has lowered its testosterone level guidelines for athletes to compete in women's events.

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A policy review was triggered following backlash after Austin Killips, a transgender woman, won a UCI stage race.

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The policy, effective from Monday, will significantly affect future participation of transgender athletes in UCI events.

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Despite challenges, Ivy remains steadfast in advocating for transgender women's rights in sports.

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