India, March 26 -- The IOC have decided to exclude transgender women athletes from the Olympics, agreeing to a new eligibility policy on Thursday. The IOC's decision aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on women's sports.

In a press release, the body confirmed that eligibility for any female category event at the Olympics or any other IOC event will now be limited to 'biological females', determined on the basis of a one-time SRY gene screening.

"Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females," the International Olympic Committee said.

The eligibility will be "determined on the basis of a one-time SRY ...