World Athletics announced new testing regulations for female athletes, including cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests to detect Y chromosomes, aimed at preserving the integrity of competition. Athletes will only need to undergo these tests once in their careers. President Sebastian Coe highlighted the importance of guaranteeing integrity in women's sports, particularly following a recent ban on transgender athletes who transitioned from male to female. The timeline for implementing these tests remains uncertain as details are still being developed after this announcement.
Coe stated the changes are vital to "maintain everything that we've been talking about," focusing on the integrity of women's sports.
He emphasized that the introduction of these tests is essential for "guaranteeing" the integrity of competition in female athletics.
Coe expressed that it's crucial for the International Olympic Committee to assume a leadership role in the transgender debate within sports.
World Athletics has recently implemented a ban on transgender athletes who transitioned from male to female and experienced male puberty.
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