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World Athletics and World Boxing use SRY gene tests (sex-determining region Y tests) as part of sex-eligibility determinations for women's competitions.
high policy
SRY gene testing is used by some international federations to determine eligibility in female categories.
World Athletics and World Boxing have employed SRY gene testing as one method for sex verification in international sports, while SRY gene tests are not commonly performed or widely available in the United States.
high medical/organizational
Summarizes the use and availability of SRY gene tests for determining sex in athletic eligibility contexts.