Now only biological women, determined based on a one-time test for the presence of the SRY gene (Sex-determining Region Y), will be able to participate in the Olympic Games and other events organized by the IOC, in both individual and team sports.
The presence of the SRY gene will be considered a sign that the athlete has undergone male sexual development. This gene test can be conducted using a saliva or blood sample, which is a less invasive method compared to other approaches.If the test shows a negative result, the athlete will be able to participate in women's competitions throughout their career, and retesting will not be required unless there are doubts about the accuracy of the result.
There is a possibility of some exceptions, for example, for athletes diagnosed with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
Athletes who test positive will be able to compete in other categories: men's, mixed (only as men), and in those where there is no gender division.The image on the main page is for illustrative purposes: sports.ru.
