Gender verification in sport: the need for change?
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
Most of an estimated one in 504 sportswomen fail the gender verification test unjustly. Until clinical examination becomes acceptable, a new code of practice is proposed which avoids unfair disqualification.
Medical subject headings
- Sex Characteristics
- Sex Determination Analysis
- Sports