dave wheeler s-ueakin bit ridiculous. dave wheeler speaking to _ bit ridiculous.- world athletics has banned transgender female athletes from competing in a female category at international events. the iaaf�*s president, lord sebastian coe, announced the new rule would apply from the end of this month. our sports news reporter alex capstickjoins me now. have today ta ken have today taken the decisive action to protect _ have today taken the decisive action to protect the female category. to do so, _ to protect the female category. to do so, by— to protect the female category. to do so, by restricting the participation of transgender and dst athletes _ participation of transgender and dst athletes. the decision was taken in consultation with a number of stakeholders, including 40 member federations, our coaches, our athletes — federations, our coaches, our athletes and through the athletes commission, as well as a range of other— commission, as well as a range of other community groups, including trans _ other community groups, including trans groups, un experts, t