Overview

• World Boxing announced on May 30 that all athletes over 18 must undergo a genetic PCR test to detect the presence of the SRY gene before competing
• Imane Khelif is barred from the Eindhoven Box Cup until she completes the required sex identification screening
• The new “Sex, Age and Weight” policy, effective July 1, 2025, mandates chromosomal sex certification for athlete registration in all World Boxing events
• National federations are responsible for administering tests and submitting chromosomal sex results to World Boxing as part of the eligibility process
• The measure follows disputes over Khelif’s gender eligibility at the 2023 World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympics and aims to uphold boxer safety and competitive equity