Gauff backs WTA gene-testing, while criticizing how it creates animosity toward trans community
Summary
Coco Gauff supports the Women's Tennis Association’s new gene-testing policy aimed at protecting fairness in women’s sports but is concerned about how it causes hostility toward transgender people. The WTA requires players to take a gene test to compete in the 2028 Olympics, checking for a gene usually linked to male development.Key Facts
- The WTA introduced a mandatory gene test for all players to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- The test looks for the SRY gene, which is connected to male sex development.
- Coco Gauff said she understands the goal of fairness in women's sports.
- Gauff expressed worry that the policy causes negative feelings against the trans community.
- It is unclear how many transgender women currently compete in WTA or Olympic tennis.
- The WTA said the policy respects players’ gender identity and dignity.
- Other sports like track and field, skiing, and boxing also require similar gene tests.
- Some human rights groups have criticized the gene-testing policy.
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