Sabalenka backs WTA genetic testing policy for trans athletes

3 months ago·1 min read·3 outlets

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World No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka endorsed the WTA’s new one-time genetic testing policy for transgender athletes. The policy requires genetic screening as part of eligibility rules.

Aryna Sabalenka, the WTA World No. 1, said she supports the Tour’s new one-time gene testing policy.3 ,2 Sabalenka stated she wants to keep fairness in sport while backing the policy.3 The WTA’s new policy includes a genetic screening requirement for transgender athlete eligibility.2 ,1

Sabalenka’s comments were made in response to questions about the policy.2 The policy has drawn mixed reactions from others in the sport.1

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The WTA is the Women’s Tennis Association, the governing body for women’s professional tennis worldwide.2
Genetic testing in this context refers to DNA analysis used to determine biological sex characteristics for athlete eligibility.2

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