This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
On July 31, 2019, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court made a significant ruling that will impact the career of South African athlete Caster Semenya.
According to the court's decision, Semenya will be barred from competing in her preferred category in the World Championships later this year.
This ruling comes after the court reversed its prior decision, which had temporarily suspended the IAAF's regulations while Semenya took the matter on appeal.
Reacting to the development, Semenya vowed to fight for justice alongside her legal team.
As reported by News24, Semenya refused to lower her testosterone levels, which was a requirement set by the IAAF's new regulations.
The IAAF has declined to comment on the matter until the Swiss tribunal explains the reasoning behind its decision.
Many have taken to social media to express their opinions on the ruling, with some defending Semenya and others agreeing with the court's position.
