New Delhi: Eight women boxers, including unmarried and juniors, who are set to compete at the World Championships in Korea next week, were subjected to pregnancy tests by Sports Authority of India under the new requirements of world body AIBA though the move was criticised by experts here.

The invite sent to Boxing India by the AIBA to take part in the World Championships at Jeju Islands specifically sought a non-pregnancy form to be issued for the women boxers by a doctor. SAI Executive Director (Teams) Sudhir Setia confirmed that the tests were done but said that there was no violation of rules and the tests were mandatory under world body AIBA guidelines.