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 has approved the introduction of a one-time genetic test for elite athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events. The "pre-clearance requirement" is ...

World Athletics said it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female. Sebastian Coe, pictured after he finished third in the election to be ...

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 ...

The next Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles in 2028 World Athletics has approved the introduction of a test to determine ... tighten regulations over the eligibility of transgender and ...

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 ...

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 ...