#Transgender Athletes

World Athletics Mandates Genetic Screening for Female Category Competitors**

Starting September 1st, athletes intending to compete in the female category for world ranking events will be required to undergo a one-time genetic test, as announced by World Athletics. **

IOC President Kirsty Coventry Advocates for Protection of Female Category in Sports

Kirsty Coventry, the first female president of the International Olympic Committee, emphasizes the need to safeguard the female category in sports through scientific and inclusive approaches.