World Athletics has announced a new rule making gender testing mandatory for female athletes wishing to compete in women’s events at international ranking competitions.

 

According to the new regulation, athletes must undergo a one-time "SRY" test to verify their gender. Only those who test negative will be eligible to participate in the women's category.

 

The policy will come into effect from September 25, during the upcoming World Athletics Championship. All athletes intending to compete must submit their test results by September 1. The responsibility for conducting and submitting these tests will lie with the respective national federations.

 

Meanwhile, in the United States, the Olympic and Paralympic Committee has enforced a ban on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, in line with an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.

 

The U.S. Olympics Committee stated that it will continue working with various stakeholders to ensure fair and safe competition for women, in accordance with Executive Order 14201 and the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

 

In February, President Trump signed an order aimed at barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. He further stated that transgender athletes will not be allowed to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

 

The executive order also directs the Department of Justice and other government bodies to ensure the enforcement of the policy across all public institutions.