{
  "id": 1541161,
  "title": "Brazilian volleyball now requires genetic testing for female athletes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/brazilian-volleyball-now-requires-genetic-testing-for-female-athletes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T18:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Agencia Brasil",
    "slug": "agencia-brasil",
    "url": "https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/esportes/noticia/2026-08/brazilian-volleyball-now-requires-genetic-testing-female-athletes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) announced a new policy requiring genetic testing for female athletes competing in CBV-organized events. Only athletes of biological female sex will be permitted to participate, in an effort to align with international standards set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The test, which can be conducted using a blood sample or a buccal swab, will examine the presence of the SRY gene. CBV President Radamés Lattari stated that the change was made to ensure consistency between national and international competition rules. However, the policy has sparked controversy, with transgender volleyball player Tifanny, the first transgender player to compete in the Superliga, criticizing the move. Tifanny called the policy a \"huge step backward\" and vowed to continue fighting for her right to compete. Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling declaring the policy unconstitutional and in violation of gender equality principles, Tifanny remains committed to her cause.",
  "summary": "The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) announced that only athletes of biological female sex will be allowed to participate in competitions organized by the entity. The new policy was published Friday (Aug. 14) on the confederation’s website. According to the confederation, the new criterion aims to comply with the rules of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}