World Athletics Introduces New Testing Regulations for Female Athletes

World Athletics introduces cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests for female athletes to ensure the integrity of competition. The tests will detect the presence of a gene that indicates the presence of a 'Y' chromosome in males. The regulations aim to protect the female category in track and field sports.

World Athletics Cheek-Swab Tests for Female Athletes

World Athletics is implementing cheek-swab tests for elite athletes in female categories to verify they are females. The move follows a ban on transgender athletes competing as females. New evidence shows a performance gap between males and females even before puberty. The organization aims to maintain a fair playing field and preserve the integrity of the female category in athletics.

World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Gold Medalists

World Athletics announces prize money for gold medalists at the Olympics, marking a shift from the amateur past of the games. The move is aimed at recognizing athletes as stars of the show and will be funded from Olympic revenue.

Enhanced Games - Olympic-style Doping Event

World Athletics president Lord Coe dismisses the proposed Enhanced Games, an Olympic-style sports event allowing doping, as nonsense and warns athletes of lengthy bans if they participate. The event, founded by Aron D’Souza in 2023, is not subject to WADA rules and includes sports like athletics, swimming, weightlifting, gymnastics, and combat sports.