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Organization

International Olympic Committee

Also known as: IOC

International Olympic Committee — governing body for the Olympic Games, currently led by president Kirsty Coverty; recently reinstated gender testing for 2028 Olympics.

Sport

Masilingi stops testosterone drugs, faces health and financial hardship

The News

Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian track athlete, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics in October 2023, citing severe side effects including bone density loss. Her sponsorship deal with MTC and other endorsements have ended, leaving her facing financial strain as she considers her future in athletics.

14 January 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Masilingi stops testosterone drugs, faces health and financial hardship

    Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian track athlete, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics in October 2023, citing severe side effects including bone density loss. Her sponsorship deal with MTC and other endorsements have ended, leaving her facing financial strain as she considers her future in athletics.

    14 January 2026 · New Era

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