Swedish athletes will gender test at Finnkampen

Swedish athletes competing as women at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo must undergo a gender test before the event. These mandatory tests, which verify the SRY gene, will be conducted by the Swedish Athletics Federation during the Finland-Sweden Athletics International meet. The new rule from World Athletics takes effect September 1st. The gender testing is part of a broader discussion regarding fairness in women's sports, particularly concerning athletes with higher testosterone levels and transgender participation.