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Vox criticises Toledo mayor over IOC ruling on trans women in sport

On 27 March 2026 Vox said it was 'enormously satisfied' with the IOC decision to restrict women's events to biological women and attacked Toledo mayor Milagros Tolón during her visit, noting a like-minded city council motion passed last year.

Mar 31st 2026 · Spain

Insights

  • Vox welcomed the International Olympic Committee decision to reserve women's competitions to biological women.
  • The party accused Toledo mayor Milagros Tolón of showing softness and failing to side with women during a visit to the city.
  • Vox noted the Toledo city council approved a similar proposal at the party's instigation a year earlier.
  • The exchange underscores rising political tension in Spain over transgender athletes and sports policy.

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