Boxing: Mandatory Sex Testing for All Fighters
- World Boxing, the organization set to oversee boxing at the 2028 Olympics, announced Friday it will institute mandatory sex testing for all boxers.
- As part of this new policy, Imane Khelif, the reigning women's welterweight champion from the Paris Olympics, is currently ineligible to compete.
- The testing will involve a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test for all athletes over 18.
World Boxing will require mandatory sex testing for all boxers ahead of the 2028 Olympics, a move aimed at ensuring fair competition. This controversial policy mandates that all fighters undergo genetic sex screening, impacting athletes like Imane Khelif, the reigning women’s welterweight champion. She is currently barred from competition until testing is complete. The PCR genetic test, administered via swab or blood sample, identifies the SRY gene, a key biological sex indicator. News Directory 3 has the latest on this evolving story. Discover what’s next for boxing’s future.
World Boxing Mandates Sex Testing for Boxers Ahead of Olympics
World Boxing, the organization set to oversee boxing at the 2028 Olympics, announced Friday it will institute mandatory sex testing for all boxers. The move comes as the body seeks to ensure a level playing field in its competitions.
As part of this new policy, Imane Khelif, the reigning women’s welterweight champion from the Paris Olympics, is currently ineligible to compete. She must undergo genetic sex screening before participating in any World Boxing events, including the Eindhoven Box Cup scheduled for June 5-10, 2025.
The testing will involve a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test for all athletes over 18. This test,wich can be administered via nasal or mouth swab,saliva,or blood sample,identifies the SRY gene,an indicator of biological sex.
World Boxing gained provisional recognition from the international Olympic Committee and will manage boxing competitions in the 2028 Olympics.