IOC's New Women's Olympic Policy: SRY Gene Screening

IOC Unveils New Womens Olympic Eligibility Rules: Biological Females Only, Confirmed by SRY Gene Screening

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced a significant change in eligibility for womens events at the Olympics. Starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games, only biological females will be allowed to compete, verified through a one-time SRY gene screening. This decision aligns with U.S. President Donald Trumps executive order on protecting womens sports.

The new policy, outlined in a ten-page document, will not apply retroactively or to grassroots and recreational levels, focusing solely on elite Olympic competition. Athletes with differences in sex development, like two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya, will also face restrictions in female categories.

The policy aims to ensure fairness, safety, and integrity in Olympic womens sports, recognizing sport as a human right while addressing elite-level concerns. The IOCs first female president, Coventry, pushed for this clear framework after years of sports federations making their own rules.

The policy comes after a review launched by Coventry last June, a contentious issue in her election where rivals promised even tougher stances. Research in the document highlights the lasting physical advantages males gain from testosterone peaks during infancy, puberty, and adulthood, particularly in strength, power, and endurance events.

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