The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that it would reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will be allowed to compete in female category events from now on, the committee said.

The IOC announced the policy as part of its initiative ‌to introduce a ⁠universal ⁠rule for competitors in female elite sports after years of fragmented rules sparked several controversies.

The IOC said the rule applies to its events but not recreational or grassroots sports.

The new rule is also in line with an executive order of United States President Donald Trump on transgender women in sports.

- Deutsche Welle

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