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New Rules for Women's Sports Spark Big Debate

April 6, 2026

The International Olympic Committee recently introduced a controversial rule about who can compete in women's sports. Their new policy says only people born female can join female competitions, confirmed by a one-time gene test. This came after experts pointed out that some athletes with male biolog

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Women’s Sports and the New Genetic Test: A Closer Look

April 4, 2026

The International Olympic Committee has introduced a rule that will make many elite female athletes take a genetic test before they can compete. The test looks for the SRY gene, which is linked to male biology. If an athlete tests positive, she may be barred from women’s events unless medical proof