Amid Controversial Debate Over ?Trans in Sports?, USADA Allows Athlete to Participate in Track and Field Events Over Strange Reason

Transgender controversies have been going on everywhere in the sports community. Be it swimming or the track and field world, no arena is immune to this matter. However, apart from controversy, a new change has been noticed in the track and field community related to transgender athletes. In the sports world, there are multiple fields where various kinds of drugs and illegal substances are banned. Similarly, a drug which was banned by the USADA has been permitted to a nonbinary transmasculine.

Cal Calamia, who is a nonbinary high school cross-country coach and runner, has been permitted for the consumption of the testosterone. This landmark can create a lot of buzz in the community as it has not been witnessed before in any arena.

Trans athlete to participate despite banned drug consumption

Cal Calamia, a nonbinary transmasculine individual, has received permission to participate in upcoming USATF events. Furthermore, they have been granted a therapeutic use exemption from the USADA, allowing them to compete in male, nonbinary, and open categories at USATF-sanctioned events. This marks a significant moment in running, as it is the first time such allowances have been made for nonbinary categories.

According to GB News, this landmark is considered a victory for all the trans athletes and the non-binaries. Calamia expressed, “This approval represents a turning point in conversations about trans athletes.”?He further said that attaining this approval means that he will be allowed to be part of the conversations without being ignored. He announced this good news on his Instagram account by sharing a picture of an article with the news mentioned on it and captioned it as, “As it should be.”?He further added, “Next step, Chicago start line. Next next step, policy change. We did it.”

However, obtaining approval for testosterone was not a straightforward process. Testosterone, an androgen used in replacement therapy for men experiencing symptoms of low testosterone levels, required a thorough examination of his medical history and other factors. This exemption was granted on multiple grounds.

Approval of the non-binary trans athletes’ participation?

Running holds immense significance in Calamia’s life, and he eagerly awaited eligibility approval for the past three months. In July 2023, he received an email from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, notifying him of the potential sanctions he faced due to his testosterone consumption. This prohibited substance has the potential to enhance athletes’ performance.

Earlier this week, he received the approval of a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) to compete in male, nonbinary, and open categories. The anti-doping agency permits athletes with a medical need for testosterone to apply for a TUE.

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Calamia was initially unaware that his medical necessity could be misconstrued as doping. However, after providing a comprehensive medical history, which included psychological records and medical notes confirming the presence of gender dysphoria, he received the approval.

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