South Africa: IAAF Regulations Against Caster 'Unjust, Sexist, Dehumanising' - Parliament

The presiding officers of parliament have condemned the "discriminatory regulations" passed by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), which may affect South African athlete Caster Semenya's competitive performance.

Under rules announced on Thursday by world athletics' governing body, the IAAF, a separate female classification for an athlete with differences of sexual development (or DSDs) have been introduced.

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