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In response, World Athletics mandated gender tests that are now more rigorous and science-based. Under the new rules, athletes must pass a one-off, non-invasive gene test to qualify for female categories. World Athletics President Sebastian Co emphasized the importance of safeguarding “the female category,” asserting that “gender cannot trump biology.” He warned against a scenario where the integrity of women’s sports could be compromised, likening it to the chaos witnessed in boxing where males compete in female divisions.