IOC: genetic screening for female sex determination (SRY gene) reinstated for access to women's events

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"Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening," the International Olympic Committee announced on 26/03/2026. These provisions effectively exclude transgender and intersex...

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