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France Hits Out at IOC's Step Backwards on Gender Testing

The IOC will use a one-time SRY gene test from LA 2028 to confirm eligibility for women's events, a policy France opposes for ethical and equality concerns.

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The IOC announced on Thursday that only 'biological females' will be allowed to compete in women's events, preventing transgender women from competing.

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The International Olympic Committee re-established the so-called "femininity" genetic tests from the Los Angeles Games, excluding transgender and intersex athletes.

·Paris, France
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On Friday, Sports Minister Marina Ferrari expressed her "great concern" after the IOC announced the restoration of genetic testing for femininity starting with the Olympic Games 2028.

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The French Olympic and Sports Committee has raised the "practical difficulties" caused by such tests, which are not allowed in France.

·Paris, France
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Le Parisien broke the news in Paris, France on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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