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World Athletics plans pre-clearance testing of female category track and field athletes

The article from CNN discusses World Athletics' introduction of a new "female category" in track and field events, aimed at ensuring fairness in women's sports. This initiative follows extensive debate and research regarding the participation of transgender and intersex athletes. The new category will be based on testosterone levels, with specific thresholds set to determine eligibility. This move has sparked a range of reactions, from support for maintaining competitive equity to criticism for potentially excluding athletes based on biological markers. World Athletics has stated that this policy is a result of consultations with various stakeholders, including athletes, scientists, and human rights groups, to balance inclusivity with fairness in competition.

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[ https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/sport/world-athletics-testing-female-category-track-and-field-athletes-spt/index.html ]