Inaccurate, expensive, traumatic: IOC restoring gene testing requirement it dumped in 1999

The IOC is restoring gene testing requirements, a policy previously abandoned in 1999. Announced in March, this measure aims to ban biological males, including transgender women, from participating in Olympic events designated for females. The decision stems from concerns regarding potential competitive advantages. Although the process is described as inaccurate, expensive, and traumatic, the policy is being implemented to maintain the integrity of female competitions by verifying the biological status of the athletes involved.