World Boxing Championships: New Sex Screening Sparks Controversy
World Boxing will require all female boxers competing at the World Boxing Championships to undergo sex determination tests. These tests, involving polymerase chain reaction or equivalent genetic screening, will identify the presence or absence of Y chromosome genetic material to determine biological sex. The policy is designed to ensure safety, fairness, and respect for all individuals, impacting athletes like Imane Khelif. Athletes with differences in sexual development (DSD) and male androgenization will only be eligible for the men’s category, but additional analysis and an appeals process will be available.
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