Sports7/30/2025•The Guardian
World Athletics mandates gene tests for female category eligibility
World Athletics has introduced new regulations for female category eligibility in world-ranking competitions, including the world championships. The regulations require athletes to undergo a one-time gene test for the SRY gene, which helps determine biological sex. The test can be conducted through a cheek swab or blood test and will be overseen by member federations. The new regulations come into effect on September 1st, just before the upcoming world championships in Tokyo. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has called the test "a very important step" in ensuring fair competition.
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