Olympics Normalize Genetic Sex Tests

The International Olympic Committee now requires a one‑time SRY (sex‑determining region) genetic screen to determine eligibility for the women's category at the 2028 Games. That creates a high‑profile precedent for using genetic screening as a gatekeeper in international sport and could normalize similar tests in other elite competitions and national federations. — Mandating genetic sex tests at the Olympics raises immediate questions about medical authority, privacy, cross‑border enforcement, and whether sport institutions will export genetic gatekeeping into schools, national teams, or legal disputes.