It has been brought to the attention of WMA that there have been some unacceptable comments placed on-line regarding the participation by transgender athletes at the World Masters Indoor Championships in Torun. These comments have suggested that a protest might take place regarding the acceptance of transgender athletes into the competition.
Please can we remind all participants, as explained some weeks ago, that WMA is obligated to follow the rules and regulations as set out by World Athletics.
Any transgender athlete who has been accepted into the competition has followed and fulfilled the rules and regulations of World Athletics and has been screened and approved by World Athletics and is therefore eligible to compete.
Any behaviour that involves intimidation, bullying, aggression (both physical or verbal) or any other unacceptable actions, which would not be tolerated in any civilised society, will be dealt with appropriately.