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Athletes competing in female events to require test to determine biological sex

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World Athletics on Wednesday announced that it approved new regulations requiring all athletes competing in the female category at world ranking competitions to undergo SRY gene test starting Sept. 1 and applying at the World Athletics Championship Tokyo 25 beginning Sept. 13.

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World Athletics on Wednesday announced that it approved new regulations requiring all athletes competing in the female category at world ranking competitions to undergo SRY gene test starting Sept. 1 and applying at the World Athletics Championship Tokyo 25 beginning Sept. 13.

The SRY gene test determines the presence of a Y chromosome and can be conducted via cheek swab or blood test, with results coming within two weeks. World Athletics will cover up to $100 of testing costs.

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The SRY gene test determines the presence of a Y chromosome and can be conducted via cheek swab or blood test, with results coming within two weeks. World Athletics will cover up to $100 of testing costs.

Athletes testing positive for the Y chromosome can compete in female category non-world ranking competitions or other categories, while those testing negative are eligible for the female category. Tests will be taken once in a lifetime.

Athletes testing positive for the Y chromosome can compete in female category non-world ranking competitions or other categories, while those testing negative are eligible for the female category. Tests will be taken once in a lifetime.

The new regulations follow recommendations from the Gender Diverse Athlete Working Group (GDAWG), which studied the issue for years. One suggestion was to merge previous differences of sex development (DSD) and transgender athlete frameworks with transitional provisions, allowing some known DSD athletes to continue competing if taking testosterone suppression medication.

The new regulations follow recommendations from the Gender Diverse Athlete Working Group (GDAWG), which studied the issue for years. One suggestion was to merge previous differences of sex development (DSD) and transgender athlete frameworks with transitional provisions, allowing some known DSD athletes to continue competing if taking testosterone suppression medication.

This comes after Caster Semenya, a DSD track star, recently won a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights regarding her right to a fair hearing, though this did not overturn World Athletics eligibility rules affecting athletes with DSD.

This comes after Caster Semenya, a DSD track star, recently won a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights regarding her right to a fair hearing, though this did not overturn World Athletics eligibility rules affecting athletes with DSD.

In addition, World Boxing, the International Olympic Committee's international federation for that sport, in May introduced mandatory sex testing for all its competitors.

In addition, World Boxing, the International Olympic Committee's international federation for that sport, in May introduced mandatory sex testing for all its competitors.

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The SRY gene test determines the presence of a Y chromosome and can be conducted via cheek swab or blood test, with results available within two weeks and World Athletics covering up to $100 of testing costs.</span

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The SRY gene test determines the presence of a Y chromosome and can be conducted via cheek swab or blood test, with results available within two weeks and World Athletics covering up to $100 of testing costs.

The new regulations will first be applied to the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 beginning September 13, 2025, with testing protocols overseen by member federations at the national level.</span

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The new regulations will first be applied to the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 beginning September 13, 2025, with testing protocols overseen by member federations at the national level.

Athletes testing positive for the Y chromosome can compete in female category non-world ranking competitions or other categories, while those testing negative are eligible for the female category.</span

Athletes testing positive for the Y chromosome can compete in female category non-world ranking competitions or other categories, while those testing negative are eligible for the female category.

The regulations merge previous DSD and transgender athlete frameworks, with transitional provisions allowing some known DSD athletes to continue competing if taking testosterone suppression medication.</span

The regulations merge previous DSD and transgender athlete frameworks, with transitional provisions allowing some known DSD athletes to continue competing if taking testosterone suppression medication.

Caster Semenya recently won a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights regarding her right to a fair hearing, though this did not overturn World Athletics eligibility rules affecting athletes with differences of sex development.</span

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Caster Semenya recently won a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights regarding her right to a fair hearing, though this did not overturn World Athletics eligibility rules affecting athletes with differences of sex development.

Mandatory genetic testing represents an invasive overreach that could exclude athletes who have competed as women their entire lives. The policy particularly impacts athletes with differences of sex development who may face discrimination despite being raised female. Recent court victories like Semenya's suggest these regulations may face successful legal challenges.

Mandatory genetic testing represents an invasive overreach that could exclude athletes who have competed as women their entire lives. The policy particularly impacts athletes with differences of sex development who may face discrimination despite being raised female. Recent court victories like Semenya's suggest these regulations may face successful legal challenges.

World Athletics Mandates Gene Testing for Female Athletes

This new test protects the integrity of women's sports by ensuring biological females compete against biological females, maintaining the purpose of separate gender categories in competition. The SRY gene test will create fair competition for female athletes who have trained their entire lives.

This new test protects the integrity of women's sports by ensuring biological females compete against biological females, maintaining the purpose of separate gender categories in competition. The SRY gene test will create fair competition for female athletes who have trained their entire lives.

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This new testing policy is scientifically flawed and discriminatory. Chromosomal tests lack certainty and have no linkage to performance and can disproportionately harm women of color. This harmful practice was abandoned in 1991 for good reason — it threatens all women's dignity.

This new testing policy is scientifically flawed and discriminatory. Chromosomal tests lack certainty and have no linkage to performance and can disproportionately harm women of color. This harmful practice was abandoned in 1991 for good reason — it threatens all women's dignity.

World Athletics Mandates Gene Testing for Female Athletes

World Athletics Mandates Gene Testing for Female Athletes

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