World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers - World Boxing
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World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight” to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field […]

In light of plans to introduce this policy and the particular circumstances surrounding some boxers that competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, World Boxing has written to the Algerian Boxing Federation to inform it that Imane Khelif will not be allowed to participate in the female category at the Eindhoven Box Cup or any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes sex testing.

  • bamboo@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    16·
    3 days ago

    FTA:

    The PCR test is a laboratory technique used to detect specific genetic material, in this case the SRY gene, that reveals the presence of the Y chromosome,

    So it seems as though the test will basically be

    if y_chromosome:
    return Male
else:
    return Female

    I assume in both XXY and XYY, those would be classified as male under their criteria.

    • mel ♀@jlai.luEnglish
      71·
      3 days ago

      The best thing with that is that there is a possibility to have the SRY jumping to a X chromosome. They are fucking dumb

      • insaneinthemembrane@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        3 days ago

        “Where test results for boxers that want to compete in the female category reveal Y chromosome genetic material and a potential DSD, the initial screenings will be referred to independent clinical specialists for genetic screening, hormonal profiles, anatomical examination or other valuation of endocrine profiles by medical specialists.”