This FAQ critiques the IOC’s new policy mandating genetic sex testing for women athletes. It argues the science—especially around the SRY gene—is unreliable, highlights ethical, legal, and human rights concerns, and warns of harmful consequences including coercion, privacy violations, and invasive procedures, urging more inclusive, evidence-based alternatives.
This FAQ critiques the IOC’s new policy mandating genetic sex testing for women athletes. It argues the science—especially around the SRY gene—is unreliable, highlights ethical, legal, and human rights concerns, and warns of harmful consequences including coercion, privacy violations, and invasive procedures, urging more inclusive, evidence-based alternatives.