World Athletics: a gender test to be introduced for female athletes from 01/09/2025

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The World Athletics Council has approved the regulation concerning the introduction of an SRY genetic test (male sex marker) for athletes wishing to compete in women's categories, announced the international body on 30/07/2025.

This new eligibility requirement will come into force on 01/09/2025 and will therefore apply to the 2025 World...

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