World Athletics plans to introduce biological pre-clearance tests for track and field athletes before they can compete in the female category, the sport’s governing body announced Tuesday.

Track and field will introduce mandatory DNA sex testing for athletes entering female competitions, its global leader said Tuesday, making it the first Olympic sport to add the requirement.

World Athletics has announced that it will begin genetic testing for all female track and field athletes in the future, according to the Washington Post.The new policy could have an impact on ...