World Athletics mandates gene testing for the female category

World Athletics has set a timeline for the introduction of gene testing for the female category, which will be compulsory for athletes aiming to compete at ranking competitions.

Only athletes who have undertaken a once-off test for the SRY gene will be eligible for competition in the female category at elite events in future

The new regulation will come into effect on 1 September, which is in keeping with the timeline the organisation initially laid out in March.

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