BERLIN :The International Olympic Committee on Friday set up four working groups, including one on the protection of female sports and another on commercial opportunities, as it looks to reshape the Games under new president Kirsty Coventry.

Coventry had already said in June the IOC would spearhead discussions on gender eligibility criteria in sports, four years after the ruling body had urged federations to handle the issue independently.

It said on Friday the 'Protection of the Female Category Working Group', made up of experts as well as representatives of international federations, will look into how best to protect the female category in sports.

The IOC did not provide further details or disclose the names of the members, saying they would remain confidential to protect the integri

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