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FIS Limits Women's Ski Eligibility Based on SRY Gene
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) approves September 24 policy linking women's eligibility to SRY gene status, restricting to SRY-negative athletes.
- The German Ski Federation (DSV) expressed surprise, citing lack of prior information. Men’s events remain unaffected.
- FIS plans an implementation strategy with testing protocols and privacy safeguards after consultations with medical and sports science experts.
