Media Releases

The ICFS has closely examined the FIMS press release issued on 17/4/2026. While FIMS acknowledges the importance of fairness, safety, and athlete welfare, we are deeply concerned that its heavy emphasis on further “evidence-based, sport-specific” research and “multidimensional” assessments risks undermining vital recent progress and unnecessarily delaying the essential protections now needed for the female category in sport — just as the IOC has begun to close the door with i

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) wishes to express our astonishment and disappointment that CBC Ottawa (Rebecca Zandbergen presiding) would air unchallenged falsehoods that undermine female athletes in Canada and around the world. The new policy announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on March 26, 2026, has the support of most women and girls in sport. Clear, sex-based eligibility policy and protocol protect female athletes from discriminatio

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS; https://www.icfsport.org) strenuously objects to the RCA “inclusive” eligibility policy, which works to discourage and exclude female rowers from the sport they love.

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS; https://www.icfsport.org) strenuously objects to the RCA “inclusive” eligibility policy, which works to discourage and exclude female rowers from the sport they love.

We the members of the International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS; icfs.org ) offer our reaction to the proceedings of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) that took place on January 13, 2026.

The ICFS is pleased to have submitted our Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court of the United States on the topic of sex-verification screening to protect equal opportunities for women's sports. Thanks to Dr. Emma Hilton for her expertise in writing this brief! Please note that the Supreme Court ruling on this case is expected in Summer 2026.

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) writes to express our profound appreciation for World Boxing’s bold decision to introduce mandatory sex testing for athlete eligibility in its competitions.

Re: Safety, Privacy and Fairness for Women and Girls in Gymnastics – Globally, nationally (in Canada) and provincially (in New Brunswick)

Open Letter Re: Safety, Privacy and Fairness for Women and Girls in Public Swimming Pools and Sports in New Brunswick, Canada

Under Coventry’s leadership, the IOC can pioneer science-based, equitable policies that safeguard the rights of female athletes.

Open Letter to President Trump: ICFS Statement on the NCAA’S new “Transgender Participation Policy”

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) celebrates two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders. Click to find out more.

Read the International Olympic Committee's response to ICFS's open letter requesting they restore safety and fairness for women in sport.

The ICFS calls upon “you” - the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - to restore safety and fairness for female athletes.

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) wishes to offer input into Paddle UK's proposed Transgender Policy.

There are two boxers competing in the women’s category who some people believe to be male.

The controversy involving boxing participants Imane Khelif (Algeria) and Lin Yu-Ting (Chinese Taipei) at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris...

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) wishes to respond to the speech you delivered at the recent EuroGames.

Edmonton, CAN - The International Consortium on Female Sports (ICFS) and the Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) announced the...

March 29, 2024 Premier Danielle Smith - Alberta Office of the Premier 307 Legislature Building 10800 – 97 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K...