A detailed analysis of how one sporting organisation developed a gender policy that balances inclusion, fairness, and evidence-based decision-making.12 January 2026
Getting gender policy right in sport is genuinely difficult. It requires balancing inclusion with fairness, listening to athletes across the spectrum, and grounding decisions in evidence rather than ideology or fear.
One sport has managed to do this thoughtfully. Their policy acknowledges the complexity without retreating into soundbites, involves diverse voices in its creation, and builds in review mechanisms so it can evolve as evidence develops.
Read the full piece to discover what they did differently and what other sports might learn from their approach.