Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Fairness in women's competitions became a focal issue worldwide as sports bodies reviewed eligibility standards. Under Coventry's leadership, the IOC oversaw extensive discussions on transgender participation and women's events, establishing expert and international federation working groups to reassess the qualification criteria. In 2025, international federations including World Boxing and World Athletics introduced genetic testing to confirm athletes' biological sex, aiming to strengthen fairness and transparency in women's competitions. This file photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria attending the victory ceremony for the women's boxing 66kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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