IOC Mandates SRY Gene Test: Only Biological Females in Olympic Events from LA2028

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a new policy allowing only biological female athletes in Olympic Games female events, determined by a one-time SRY gene-screening test.
• This universal rule, effective from the LA2028 Olympics, aims to protect the female category and follows an 18-month consultation phase.
• IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized fairness and safety, stating it would not be fair or safe for biological males to compete in the female category.
• The policy has no retroactive power and includes exceptions for rare cases of sex development, such as Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS).
• The new rules come after years of fragmented regulation and controversies, including a gender row at the Paris 2024 Olympics and varying federation guidelines.