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The SRY gene screen identifies whether the sex-determining region Y is present on an athlete's Y chromosome, a one-time test that FIVB embedded into its 2026 Sports Regulations to set eligibility for the female category in international competition.
That standard does not extend to domestic club play, and USA Volleyball's current policy relies on birth certificates alone.
That gap has now produced formal complaints from junior player families and a joint statement between USA Volleyball, FIVB, and members of the U.S. Women's National Team, dated July 28.
Where the governing rules stop FIVB's 2026 Sports Regulations apply to FIVB, world, and official competitions organized by the international federation, its confederations and zonal associations.
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