Overview

• World Boxing’s new policy mandates PCR-based genetic screening for all boxers over 18 to detect the SRY gene before granting eligibility in women’s competitions.
• The governing body informed the Algerian Boxing Federation that Khelif may not enter female categories until she undergoes the required chromosome analysis.
• President Boris van der Vorst issued a formal apology for naming Khelif in the sex testing announcement, acknowledging that her privacy should have been protected.
• A leaked 2023 report from Dr Lal Path Labs alleges Khelif’s karyotype contains XY chromosomes, reigniting questions over her gender eligibility.
• The IOC has reiterated that setting eligibility standards falls to international federations and is awaiting full details on the implementation of sex testing.