World Athletics president Seb Coe will introduce a non-invasive “pre-clearance test” for female athletes amidst conflicts over male participation in women's sports.
The test includes a cheek swab or dry blood test, and is used once only in athlete carriers. According to Athletics Weekly, testing will soon be available for the World Championships this September.
“It's important to do that, especially recently, not just about the integrity of women's sport, but also about ensuring it,” Coe said. “I feel this is a truly important way to provide confidence and maintain an absolute focus on competitive integrity.”
“We stubbornly protect the female category and do whatever it takes to do it,” he added.
The World Athletics Women category now excludes those with male adolescents, based on research that trans women currently retain important physical benefits after receiving testosterone suppression therapy.”
“However, the governing body is currently citing new evidence that there is already a significant motorally performance gap before the onset of adolescence, and as a result, it is attempting to strengthen rules in this area,” he reported. “Coe says the move is motivated by a desire to “ensure that it is up to date with available information to maintain a fair and equal playing field in the women's category.” ”
Coe said the new tests have been implemented after careful consideration and consultation, adding that the general majority believe they should be in place.
“Absolutely, the view has returned to it that this is an absolute way to go. [on testing not being too intrusive]Coe added that the tests will withstand legal challenges.
“If it were anything but preparations to take the challenge head on, they would never have gone this path to protect the women's category of sports,” he said. “We've been to the arbitration court [for sport] With DSD [difference of sexual development] Rules. They were supported and once again supported after the appeal. ”
The news of the test comes after the new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, Kirsticoventry. She said Supports women's sports ban on blankets.
“I want to secure that frontline. We want to protect the women's category. I don't think trans female athletes should compete in the Olympics in the women's category,” Coventry said. General Meeting of the European Olympic Committee February.
“I believe everyone has the right to play 100% of the sport, but when it comes to Olympic games, I would like to make sure that the category is protected by giving birth to two young girls, a former female athlete,” Coventry added.
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