IOC restricts women’s Olympic category to biological females
Centralised eligibility rule replaces federation standards
Change
The IOC mandated biological sex verification for women’s Olympic events using a one-time SRY gene test starting from 2028.
Why it matters
The policy standardises eligibility across sports, requiring national committees and federations to implement uniform verification procedures.
Implications
- — Sports bodies must redesign eligibility processes — compliance required
- — Athletes must undergo testing — participation eligibility constrained
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