Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s new governing body. World Boxing has announced mandatory sex testing for all of its athletes.

Imane Khelif, the highly controversial Paris Olympic gold medallist, has been banned from boxing until passing a sex test under new boxing rules.

Representing Algeria at the Paris Olympics, Imane Khelif won gold in the women's 66kg category, having been cleared to compete despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships