Dr Seema Patel argues the IOC’s proposed use of SRY genetic testing in women’s sport risks reviving discredited forms of sex verification, raising questions around scientific validity, athlete privacy and the limits of sporting regulation.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to implement genetic SRY testing as a factor for determining eligibility in women's sports. This move has sparked concerns about the reintroduction of outdated sex verification methods, leading to debates on scientific accuracy, athlete confidentiality, and the boundaries of sports governance.
