World Athletics federation announces mandatory gender testing for female athletes: 'Absolutely the way to go'

The governing body said cheek or 'dry blood tests' would likely be the type of testing used.

World Athletics announced it will begin mandatory gender testing for female athletes in order to protect the integrity of women's sports.

The organization formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations revealed at a press conference that after a comprehensive review, it was ready to move forward with gender tests in order to ensure female athletes at their events are indeed female.