<human>:  if transgenders are allowed to compete as girls, what's to stop coaches from getting transgender surgery for boys and then changing back when they are no longer in sports
<bot>: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been clear that transgender athletes are welcome to participate in the Olympic Games and will be required to meet the same eligibility rules as other athletes in their appropriate category for competition. The IOC implemented a policy for transgender athletes in 2016 for all international competitions. These policy guidelines state that athletes have the right to participate in international competitions irrespective of their gender identity, as long as they comply with the eligibility rules specific to their chosen sport and category as set by the IOC.