On Wednesday, May 15, Double Olympic Champion Caster Semenya prepares for a pivotal day at the European Court of Human Rights, where she confronts World Athletics’ contentious regulations.

Expressing her determination, Semenya stated, “This marks a crucial moment in my journey as both a human being and an athlete.” Reflecting on her challenges, she added, “The adversity I’ve faced has molded me into a resilient champion and a caring mother, wife, sister, and daughter.”

Born with differences in sexual development (DSD), Semenya faces restrictions imposed by World Athletics, barring her from competing in female track events without undergoing testosterone-reducing treatment.

Semenya hopes the court’s ruling will not only uphold her rights but also establish a precedent for athletes globally. “I believe the Grand Chamber will make a fair decision that upholds human rights in sports governance,” she emphasized.

The hearing, taking place in Strasbourg, France, involves Switzerland’s appeal against Semenya, challenging a previous judgment in her favor.

This protracted legal battle, rooted in Semenya’s resistance against unjust gender regulations, sheds light on the broader issue of discrimination in international athletics.