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White House Denounces Proposed Genetic Sex Testing for Women in US Olympic Sports

The White House has responded to reports that the US Olympic team is exploring genetic tests to protect women's sports, although details about the proposal remain unclear. The committee did not specify why it is considering such a move, but made a commitment to defending women's participation in Olympic events.

The White House has responded to US Olympic team concerns over potential genetic sex testing in women's sports, with officials expressing 'strong support' for a ban on such tests. The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is exploring the use of genetic sex testing amid its commitment to protecting women's sports. The move comes after reports emerged that some countries are using genetic testing to determine athletes' biological sex.

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