The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering new eligibility rules that may exclude transgender women and athletes with Differences of Sex Development from women's events. This follows a scientific review on competitive fairness, potentially finalized early next year. The IOC's current guidance allows transgender women to compete under testosterone limits, but this could change. Several international federations already have restrictions. The decision may impact the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. No final decision has been made.

Humphrey Kayange has been appointed as Chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, succeeding Kirsty Coventry. Kayange, an IOC member since 2021 and former Kenya rugby sevens captain, will lead the commission, with his first meeting scheduled for May 7-8 in Dakar. The Games will be held from October 31 to November 13, 2026, across Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.

IOC Member Humphrey Kayange has been appointed as the Chair of the Coordination Commission for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, succeeding Kirsty Coventry. Kayange, an IOC Member since 2021, brings experience from his roles in rugby, WADA, and Kenyan sports administration. He will lead efforts to support the YOGOC in planning and delivering the first Olympic sporting event in Africa, starting with a meeting in Dakar on May 7-8. The YOG Dakar 2026 will be held for two weeks from October 31.