Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has frequently spoken about what she says is the need to protect women’s competitions at the Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee bans biological men from women's sporting events starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

France's Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said the test, which is banned under French law, "raises major concerns, as it specifically targets women by introducing a distinction that undermines the princ...