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Skiing's Governing Body Approves Gender Eligibility Testing Policy
- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation announced a new policy requiring gender eligibility testing based on the presence of the SRY gene.
- FIS President Johan Eliasch stated that this policy is essential to protect women’s sport, emphasizing reliance on science.
- France and Norway face challenges due to national laws that prohibit gene testing for non-medical reasons.
- FIS discussed the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes but did not reach a decision on extending their competition ban before the Olympics.
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FIS has decided to introduce gender tests. Following previous consultations with genetic experts, the Council of the International Ski and Snowboard Association made a corresponding decision.
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