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• Darts Regulation Authority Implements Immediate Ban on Transgender Women in Professional Events

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has officially barred transgender women from participating in women-only tournaments, effective April 9, 2026. This decision, which follows a y...

• DRA Implements Biological Female Eligibility Rule

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has announced a significant policy shift, officially banning transgender players from competing in women's darts tournaments. Under the new reg...

• IOC Unveils Universal Gene-Screening Policy for Female Sports Eligibility

  Published: Mar 27, 2026

  Section: Sports

  In a major policy shift that aims to end years of fragmented regulation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday that all athletes competing in the female c...

• Italian Sports Leaders Signal Intent for Rome Summer Olympics Bid After Milan-Cortina Winter Triumph

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  In the wake of the successful conclusion of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Italian sports and political leaders have officially signaled their intention to evaluate a Summ...