Sharron Davies has publicly called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reinstate mandatory gender screening for all athletes in women’s sports. This follows recent scrutiny over competitors such as Imane Khelif and Lin Yu‑ting — both gold medallists in women’s boxing at the 2024 Olympics — due to questions around eligibility and fairness.
What this means:
- The issue of gender eligibility in women’s sport remains highly charged, especially in disciplines like boxing where strength and fairness are central concerns.
- If the IOC acts, it might lead to revised testing protocols and eligibility criteria across multiple sports.