Overview

• CAS confirmed that Olympic champion Imane Khelif has appealed World Boxing’s decision requiring genetic screening for entry into women’s events.
• Khelif’s August 5 filing asks to be allowed to compete at the World Championships in Liverpool without taking the test.
• The Liverpool championships are scheduled for September 4–14 under a policy that mandates a one-time PCR test detecting the SRY gene for athletes over 18.
• CAS said a hearing will be held in the case, with no date or timeframe for a ruling announced.
• Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting will comply with the testing requirement, according to her coach’s statement to AFP.