World Athletics Mandates Genetic Testing for Female Athletes Ahead of Championships
World Athletics has imposed a September 1 deadline for female athletes to undergo a mandatory gene test to determine biological sex for eligibility in upcoming world championships.
Overview
- World Athletics has set a September 1 deadline for female athletes to undergo a mandatory gene test to be eligible for the upcoming world championships in Tokyo, opening September 13.
- This new genetic test aims to determine the biological sex of female athletes by identifying the presence of a Y chromosome, unifying eligibility criteria for DSD and transgender athletes.
- The measure builds upon 2018 rules requiring athletes with DSD to lower testosterone levels, now using genetic testing to confirm biological sex for fair competition in women's events.
- The one-time genetic test results are expected within two weeks, with World Athletics offering financial assistance of up to $100 per test to support athletes.
- Female athletes must pass this test by the deadline to compete, ensuring compliance with the new regulations for participation in elite-level international women's events.
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The gene test is to determine the biological sex of female athletes by identifying the presence of a Y chromosome to ensure eligibility and fair competition in women's events.
World Athletics has set a September 1 deadline for female athletes to undergo and pass the gene test to be eligible for the upcoming world championships.
The new rule builds upon 2018 regulations requiring athletes with differences of sex development (DSD) to lower testosterone levels, now adding genetic testing to confirm biological sex for eligibility.
World Athletics offers financial assistance of up to $100 per athlete to help cover the cost of the one-time genetic test.
Female athletes who do not pass the genetic test by the September 1 deadline will be ineligible to compete in the upcoming world championships in women's events.
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