In response, the IOC said that "the working group is continuing its discussions on this topic and no decisions have been taken yet".
However, sources have told BBC Sport told that a ban is likely to be introduced in 2026.
Last week, the IOC's medical and scientific director Dr Jane Thornton gave an update to its members as the organisation works through the details of the potential move.
Initial findings of her review are thought to have highlighted the physiological advantages that athletes born male retain, even after reducing testosterone levels. A blanket ban is unlikely to be introduced before the 2026 Winter Olympics, but could be brought in before the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
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In response, the IOC said that "the working group is continuing its discussions on this topic and no decisions have been taken yet".
However, sources have told BBC Sport told that a ban is likely to be introduced in 2026.
Last week, the IOC's medical and scientific director Dr Jane Thornton gave an update to its members as the organisation works through the details of the potential move.
Initial findings of her review are thought to have highlighted the physiological advantages that athletes born male retain, even after reducing testosterone levels. A blanket ban is unlikely to be introduced before the 2026 Winter Olympics, but could be brought in before the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
