Overview

• PCR or equivalent genetic screening that detects Y‑chromosome material is now required to enter the women’s category, debuting at the Liverpool world championships on Sept. 4.
• National federations must administer the tests and certify athletes’ chromosomal sex; competitors without certification will be ineligible, with possible sanctions for individuals and teams.
• Adult athletes complete the screening once in their careers, creating a standing eligibility record for future World Boxing events.
• Defined pathways address DSD cases: male androgenisation restricts entry to men’s events, with additional medical evaluation and an appeals process available for athletes contesting eligibility.
• As the IOC‑recognized organizer of Olympic qualification, World Boxing’s standard will shape access to the 2028 Los Angeles Games, following scrutiny of Paris gold medalists Imane Khelif and Lin Yu‑ting and an apology after Khelif was named.