World Boxing Implements New Sex Testing Policy to Ensure Fair Competition
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
World Boxing has announced the introduction of mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, aiming to ensure a level playing field for men and women. This policy follows a gender-eligibility controversy involving Paris Olympics gold medalist Imane Khelif, who will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes genetic sex screening. The new rules, developed to safeguard athletes in combat sports, require all athletes over 18 to undertake a PCR genetic test to determine eligibility in male or female categories.
Key Points
World Boxing will enforce mandatory sex testing for all boxers to ensure fair competition.
Imane Khelif, a Paris Olympics gold medalist, must undergo genetic sex screening before competing in World Boxing events.
The policy was introduced following a gender-eligibility controversy involving Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting at the Paris Olympics.
The new rules were developed to safeguard athletes in combat sports and require a PCR genetic test for all athletes over 18.
Athletes will be categorized based on the presence or absence of the Y chromosome and male androgenization.
