World Athletics Adopts Cheek Swabs and Dry Blood Tests to Determine Female Athletes' Biological Sex
Recently, World Athletics has announced that it has agreed to use cheek swabs and dry blood tests to determine whether athletes are biologically female, aiming to "uphold the fairness of the women's categories in sports competitions."
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IOC's Efforts to Minimize Olympics' Carbon Footprint
The Olympic Games bring together athletes and spectators from across the globe, showcasing human potential, resilience, and a sense of unity unparalleled by other sporting events. To ensure the Games are held in the most efficient and responsible manner, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s Olympic Agenda mandates that hosts create a lasting positive impact on the host location while minimizing environmental harm. Central to this goal is the reduction of the carbon footprint associated with the Olympics.
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Athletics Integrity Unit Steps Up Efforts in 2024, Despite Financial Deficit
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) released its annual report on Monday, showing an escalation in its work. The body handled 100 international-level cases in 2024, with a key focus on the Olympic Games—97% of finalists underwent pre-competition testing.
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First Visa Ban Threatens the Core Values of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Recent reports indicate that under the directives of the federal government, groups such as transgender athletes and Cuban athletes are under significant pressure from policies related to President Donald Trump. Many athletes have been denied visas and are unable to enter the United States to participate in competitions. This situation seriously endangers the alignment of the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics with the Olympic Charter.
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French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics: A New Vision Unfolds
Edgar Grospiron, after participating in the founding ceremony of the Organizing Committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps in February this year, introduced his strategic vision for the event. He emphasized the significance of hosting an environmentally - respectful competition, with a focus on valuing athletes and actively involving the host regions.
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Polytan Tracks: A Stage of Excellence for Athletics Dreams
In the vast dome of the world's track and field, Polytan is like a bright and dazzling star, with its outstanding quality and performance, blossoming in the field of track and field glitter. This year, Polytan has once again demonstrated its strength by being appointed as the official track supplier for the national track and field championships of many countries, which is like a magical link connecting track and field athletes from all over the world to the Paris Olympics.
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