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Athletics governing body to require DNA tests for women’s sports (www.aljazeera.com)
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World Athletics chief say rules will uphold the integrity of women’s sport amid debate over inclusion of trans athletes.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The amount of emotions you superimpose over the discussion doesn't change the fact that it is a highly repeatable avenue to gain an advantage. Unlike the genetic markers you have mentioned.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The amount of emotions you superimpose

???

highly repeatable avenue to gain an advantage.

who would do this? seriously

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

There are athletes that forgo companionship, marriage, having children, etc. to improve in their sport. It is not uncommon for people to withstand tremendous sacrifice to reach their goals.

We have entered the subjectivity debate, which I am not interested in having. This was an interesting conversation nonetheless.