Sport-by-sport look at governing bodies’ stances on transgender issue

Lia Thomas has been barred from competing in female swimming events (John Bazemore/AP/PA))

The decision by swimming’s world governing body FINA to ban transgender athletes from male and female competitions has put other sports’ policies in sharp perspective.

The International Olympic Committee has indicated it will allow each sport to set its own rules with regard to gender inclusion, and would not be drawn on the prospect of introducing a new “open” category at the Games.