The International Olympic Committee is reportedly set to ban transgender women from competing in all female categories.
The change is set to be officially announced early next year, The Times reported on Monday, citing sources.
The decision to overhaul the current policy was made after the sporting committee carried out a science-based review of a biologically born male’s physical advantages, the sources added.
In response, the IOC said that “the working group is continuing its discussions on this topic and no decisions have been taken yet”.
Last week an update was presented by the organisation’s medical and scientific director to IOC members as it works through the details of the potential move.
In a significant shift in policy, former swimmer Coventry – a seven-time Olympic medallist – told BBC Sport in June that the IOC must “play a leading role” in discussions in this area.
At the time, she revealed a working group on the issue made up of experts and international federations would “ensure that we find consensus”.
She said IOC members had shown “overwhelming support” to protecting the female category in sport. The IOC has previously left gender regulations to the governing bodies of individual sports, rather than applying a universal approach.
However, in February, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories.
He said the order would include the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and that he will deny visas for transgender athletes trying to visit the US to compete at the Games.
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