Ray Cyst wrote:
no genes mentioned wrote:
The actual rules do not mention genes at all. Rule 2.2 merely says she must have one of 7 listed DSDs. I have no idea if any of those DSDs are dependent on also being XY, but, again, there is not mention of the Relevant Athlete having to be XY in the definition of who the rule applies to.
Where did you find Rule 2.2?
Never mind, I found it. WOW! this is actually a big deal. The language in rule 2.2 is not at all what they said back in 2019 after the CAS ruling.
Here's what they said before:
"In March/April 2018, the IAAF cancelled its “Hyperandrogenism Regulations”, which had been primarily challenged by the Indian athlete Dutee Chand, and replaced them with the DSD Regulations establishing new requirements governing the eligibility of women with DSD for the female classification in race events from 400m to 1 mile (the “Restricted Events”) at international athletics competitions. The DSD covered by the Regulations are limited to athletes with “46 XY DSD” – i.e. conditions where the affected individual has XY chromosomes. Accordingly, individuals with XX chromosomes are not subject to any restrictions or eligibility conditions under the DSD Regulations."
Here's what the rule says now.
For these purposes:
2.2.1 A "Relevant Athlete" is an athlete who meets each of the following three
criteria:
a. she has one of the following DSDs:
i. 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency;
ii. partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (PAIS);
iii. 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 3 (17β- HSD3)
deficiency;
iv. ovotesticular DSD; or
v. any other genetic disorder involving disordered gonadal
steroidogenesis; and
b. as a result, she has circulating testosterone levels in blood of five (5)
nmol/L or above; and
c. she has sufficient androgen sensitivity for those levels of testosterone
to have a material androgenising effect.4
Looks like World Athletics added to the language and redacted the part that specifically said XX chromosomes are not subject to this rule. They specifically list Ovotesticular DSD which most are 46XX which normally results in female sexual development. Now it makes sense that the 2 women, as I surmised, are most likely 46XX DSD and have been made ineligible by rule 2.2.1,a
They covered the gaping loophole that was noted after they announced the new rule, but I don't recall hearing anything about any changes to it and I know for a fact that it specifically excluded XX DSDs. Sucks for these women, they need to appeal because this goes beyond the CAS ruling.
World Athletic is a filthy organization. Disgusting actually!
Relevant Documents.
WA Rules including 2.2.1,a
PDF Download:
https://www.worldathletics.org/download/download?filename=656101dc-7716-488a-ab96-59d37941e9ac.pdf&urlslug=C3.6%20-%20Eligibility%20Regulations%20for%20the%20Female%20ClassificationOvotesticular Disorder of Sex Development Info
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/ovotesticular-disorder-of-sex-development/Press Release from Semenya CAS ruling:
https://www.lawinsport.com/topics/item/semenya-asa-and-iaaf-decision?tmpl=component&print=1&fbclid=IwAR1JJXGPR04KiyqVxpenfSU5FeGo7Pj0R_Xr8BO0fdEbqBXGJtzafhtSnoU