World Athletics introduces gender verification tests for female athletes at World Championships

World Athletics mandates gender verification tests for all female athletes competing in the World Championships. This new rule aims to ensure fair competition and protect the integrity of women's sports. The decision follows a history of debates and testing regarding gender in athletics, particularly concerning athletes with differences in sex development (DSD) and transgender women. Previous methods included chromosome and testosterone level testing. This policy is seen by some as part of a broader cultural shift towards more conservative norms regarding gender, impacting discussions about gender identity in sports.