US EditionOlympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body
- World Boxing requires Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif to undergo genetic sex screening before competing at the Eindhoven Box Cup in June 2025.
- This policy emerged after controversies about gender eligibility at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Khelif and others' participation prompted debate about verification methods.
- The mandatory test involves a PCR genetic assay detecting the SRY gene to confirm chromosomal sex, administered by national federations to establish eligibility in World Boxing events.
- World Boxing stated all athletes over 18 must produce chromosomal sex certification via PCR testing to compete, and Khelif is barred from female categories until she complies.
- The new regulations aim to ensure fair competition ahead of World Boxing's role at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, signaling stricter enforcement of gender verification in Olympic-style boxing.
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Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolOlympic Boxer Khelif Must Undergo Genetic Testing to Compete with New Governing Body
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex testing to participate in upcoming events under the sport's new governing body.
Sydney Morning Herald
Imane Khelif banned from competing in women’s World Boxing events
The Algerian boxer who won gold at the Paris Olympics last year will not be able to compete in the women’s division unless she can provide proof of being biologically female.
World Boxing imposes mandatory gender tests for all athletes
Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has been barred from competition by World Boxing, following the federation’s introduction of mandatory gender testing for all athletes. World Boxing announced the policy on Friday, stating that no boxer may participate in its events without undergoing and passing a genetic sex verification test in accordance with its rules. The first high-profile consequence of the policy is the exclusion of Khelif f…
"Male Boxers Are No Longer Allowed to Start
The IOC-recognised boxing association World Boxing has announced mandatory gender tests. "The introduction of the tests is part of a new directive on gender, age and weight in order to ensure the safety of all participants and create a level playing field for men and women," said a published statement. For Olympic winner Imane Khelif, who was at the center of a fiercely held gender debate at the 2024 games in Paris, this already has its first co…
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