Martyn Ziegler
Chief sports reporter for The Times and The Sunday Times specialising in investigations and sports politics; featured to explain the IOC's review and potential rule changes on transgender athletes.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 28min
Why the Olympics may ban transgender athletes
Martyn Ziegler, Chief Sports Reporter for The Times, dives into the contentious issue of transgender athletes in the Olympics. He explores the IOC's potential ban on transgender women competing in female events and sheds light on the pressure for action stemming from recent controversies. Ziegler discusses the historical context of the eligibility debate, the nuanced differences between transgender and DSD athletes, and the varied reactions from the sports community. He also examines how political influences, including US leadership, have shaped this ongoing conversation.
Nov 17, 2023 • 22min
VAR: Is technology ruining football?
Martyn Ziegler, Chief Sports Reporter, The Times and The Sunday Times, discusses the impact of VAR on football, including controversial decisions, confusion caused by a communication breakdown, and its influence on goal celebrations. The podcast also explores the resistance towards technology in football, the potential costs of VAR errors, and the mixed feelings of fans towards VAR in terms of transparency and financial implications.
