"The IOC said on Thursday that only biological female athletes would be eligible for women's events from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics onwards, following a one-time gene test designed to identify male sex development."
"France's sports minister has called the International Olympic Committee's decision to introduce genetic testing for women's events a step backwards, warning it raises major ethical, legal and scientific concerns."
"These tests, introduced in 1967, were discontinued in 1999 due to strong reservations within the scientific community regarding their relevance. France regrets this step backwards."
"This decision raises major concerns, as it specifically targets women by introducing a distinction that undermines equality."
The International Olympic Committee has decided that only biological female athletes will be eligible for women's events starting from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. This decision follows a one-time genetic test aimed at identifying male sex development, effectively barring transgender athletes from competing in the female category. France's sports minister expressed deep concern over the introduction of genetic testing, citing ethical, legal, and medical issues. The policy has been praised by US President Donald Trump, who claims it aligns with his executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports.
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