Olympism, Olympic Values and Transgender Athletes: A Difficult Coexistence

The Olympic Games are considered as the ultimate event, the embodiment of excellence, respect and inclusiveness, but the issue of transgender people’s participation in sports has become a subject that threatens the equilibrium between equity, tolerance, and honesty. This paper aims at exploring the philosophical aspects of Olympism and their incorporation, the process and the difficulties in implementing the Olympic values in the contemporary world. It reviews the history of the matter, ethical issues, and the current policies. The aim is to develop a conceptual framework that can help to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the Olympic Movement as an inclusive organization.