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Controversy Erupts Over Mandatory SRY Gene Tests for Athletes

8/4/2025

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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has mandated SRY gene tests for female athletes at the Tokyo World Championships, sparking fierce debate. Critics warn that this approach oversimplifies the complexities of biological sex, raising concerns about accessibility, potential false positives, and the absence of genetic counseling, leading to urgent calls for the test's reconsideration.

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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has mandated SRY gene tests for female athletes at the Tokyo World Championships, sparking fierce debate. Critics warn that this approach oversimplifies the complexities of biological sex, raising concerns about accessibility, potential false positives, and the absence of genetic counseling, leading to urgent calls for the test's reconsideration.