The governing body World Athletics has approved a new test designed to ascertain whether an athlete is biologically female. This decision follows growing concern in recent times about potential biological advantages among some competitors, which could lead to uneven playing fields.
Those wishing to take part in officially sanctioned women's competitions must now fulfill the requirements of the " pre-clearance requirement " once in their career.
Even though an official timetable hasn't been verified, the Press Association reports that World Athletics plans to put it into practice before the World Championships in Tokyo in September.
The relocation is among the suggestions endorsed during the assembly held for this purpose. World Athletics Council To strengthen rules concerning the qualification criteria for transgender and DSD (differences of sexual development) athletes.
Protecting women's athletics
Baron Sebastian Coe The head of the governing body explains that this decision demonstrates World Athletics' steadfast commitment to protecting the women's category.
"It's important to do this because it upholds everything we've talked about, particularly recently, not only regarding the integrity of female sports but actually ensuring it," he added.
We feel this is a crucial method for instilling assurance and keeping an unwavering emphasis on the purity of the competition.
(Raul Stiens - Credit: World Athletics - Image:صند © Unsplash)
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