Track and field will implement mandatory DNA sex testing for female athletes, making it the first Olympic sport to do so. This decision stems from growing concerns over eligibility in women's sports, particularly following controversies during the Paris Olympics. World Athletics head Sebastian Coe emphasized the importance of this policy for safeguarding the integrity of female competitions. The noninvasive tests could be rolled out as early as the next world championships in Tokyo, as the debate around women's eligibility continues to intensify and impact the sporting landscape.
'We're not just talking about the integrity of female women's sport, but actually guaranteeing it,' Mr. Coe told reporters, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the focus on competition integrity.
Mr. Coe stated the new policy, involving noninvasive DNA testing, is part of his commitment to protect the female category in sports.
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