World Athletics is proposing changes to its eligibility regulations for elite female category competitors, including a cheek swab test to determine biological sex. The governing body is seeking athlete feedback on the impact of these proposed changes, which aim to update rules in light of advancements in science, sport, and law.
World Athletics is proposing changes to its eligibility regulations for those who want to compete in the elite female category, including a cheek swab test. The track and field governing body has opened a consultation with athletes over eligibility conditions for the elite female category around the current differences in sex development and transgender guidelines, stating that an updated set of rules was required due to 'the latest developments in science, sport and law'.
' A World Athletics Council meeting later in March is expected to set out when the new regulations could be introduced. The current rules for DSD athletes require them to reduce their testosterone levels below 2.5 nmol/L for at least six months to compete in any female category event internationally. Previously the requirement to lower testosterone had only applied to athletes competing at distances between 400 metres and one mile.
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