World Boxing Makes Sex Testing Compulsory For All Boxers
World Boxing has introduced mandatory genetic sex testing for all boxers aged 18 and above, citing the need to ensure fairness and safety in competition. The new policy has immediate consequences for Algeria’s Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif, who has been barred from upcoming events—including the Eindhoven Box Cup—until she undergoes the required testing. The decision comes amid renewed debates over gender eligibility in combat sports, following similar controversies at the 2024 Paris Olympics.