World Athletics approves a one-time genetic test for athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events.

World Athletics is to introduce cheek swabbing to help test gender and determine if an athlete is biologically female. President Sebastian Coe has reiterated his stance, claiming the move announced by ...

World Athletics said it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female.

The new regulations will include a once-off swab test ... of athletics,” World Athletics said in a statement. “The majority of stakeholders consulted last month on the proposed new eligibility ...

PARIS – Female athletes will soon have to undergo a one-time genetic test ... s events, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said on March 25, after proposals to tighten eligibility rules ...

World Athletics has approved the introduction of a test to determine if an athlete ... Council meeting to tighten regulations over the eligibility of transgender and difference of sex development ...

World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female. Sebastian Coe, the president of the international track and ...

The "pre-clearance requirement" is among several recommendations that have been approved at the World Athletics Council meeting to tighten regulations concerning the eligibility of transgender and ...