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Lia Thomas Loses Challenge to Overturn Transgender Ban

request for arbitration with World Aquatics, the governing body in swimming and diving events, effectively dashing any hope she had of competing in the Olympics or elite global competitions, reports The New York Times.The Lausanne, Switzerland-based international body, established to settle disputes related to elite sporting competitions, ruled that Thomas did not have standing to bring the case because she was not a member of its member federation — USA Swimming — prior to bringing her challenge.Thomas had also not competed in female events “for the purpose of qualification or selection” for World Aquatics competitions, such as the Olympics or world championships.Technically, NCAA meets, like those Thomas competed in, are not governed by World Aquatics, even though the college sporting organization has adopted a policy of deferring to individual sporting bodies to determine athlete eligibility.Thomas first began transitioning in May 2019 when she began hormone replacement therapy. She swam for the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s team over a three-year period from 2017 to 2020.By the fall of 2020, she met what were, at the time, the NCAA’s hormone therapy requirements for competing in female sports.
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Love Island fans convinced infamous challenge will return after cryptic clue
Love Island fans are convinced contestants will finally take part in a fan-favourite challenge after eagle-eyed viewers spotted ITV bosses had changed their Twitter biography.Throughout the eighth series of the hugely popular dating show, fans have been begging to see the return of the annual Twitter challenge which allows Islanders to get an insight into how they are perceived by the millions of viewers at home.When the reality show returned to the silver screen two months ago, producers hinted at a slew of changes they had made to the long-standing format, including a brand-new villa, a switch up at Casa Amor and the return of former Islanders from previous seasons.READ MORE:Love Island Georgia Steel wows fans as she parades toned figure in tiny bikiniBut one thing fans haven’t been able to forgive is the absence of the popular Twitter challenge which usually takes place early on in the series before the villa is split up at Casa Amor.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE.The infamous segment was the ultimate challenge to Islanders as contestants would have to guess who viewers were talking about in a slew of scathing tweets shared about them.The game, called Online Buzz, was the cause for a lot of drama and fallouts on the show, which has led to hundreds of viewers asking why it hasn’t yet returned this series after an explosive series.Now, fans believe their complaints have been heard after users spotted a subtle clue towards the return of the nail-biting challenge online.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comHundreds of adoring fans took to the social media platform over the
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