A transgender athlete could be banned from powerlifting after Canada’s union for the sport was ordered to align with the international governing body’s rules on transgender competitors.
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) issued the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) with the ultimatum Monday after Anne Andres trounced her female competitors at an event earlier this month, smirking as she stood on the podium.
IPF rules state that competitors must prove their gender identity with government-issued ID and disclose their testosterone levels, mirroring similar policies by international sports governing bodies.
