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World Boxing Mandates Sex Testing for All Athletes, Olympic Champion Affected
Eindhoven, Netherlands – May 30, 2025 – World Boxing Announced on Friday a sweeping new policy requiring mandatory sex testing for all boxers participating in its competitions. The decision immediately impacts Imane Khelif, the reigning Paris Olympics women’s welterweight champion, who will be barred from competing until she undergoes the required genetic screening.
New Regulations Aim for Competitive Equity
the governing body, recently granted provisional recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to run the boxing competitions at the 2028 Olympics, stated that the policy is designed to establish a level playing field for all athletes, both male and female. This initiative comes amid ongoing discussions about fairness and inclusivity in sports, particularly concerning biological advantages.
According to a statement released by World Boxing, Imane Khelif is currently ineligible to participate in the Eindhoven Box Cup, scheduled for June 5-10, 2025, and also any other World Boxing event, until she completes the genetic sex screening process. The organization emphasized adherence to its established rules and testing procedures.
The Science Behind the Testing
All athletes over the age of 18 will be required to undergo a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) genetic test. This test can be conveniently administered
