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World Boxing Mandates Sex Testing

  • #Algeria
  • #Sports
  • #LGBT
World Boxing Mandates Sex Testing
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MAY 31
Above: Imane Khelif celebrates as she wins a gold medal in the Boxing Women's 66kg Final match on day 14 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on Aug. 9, 2024. Image copyright: Aytac Unal/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
story last updated MAY 31

The Spin

Right narrative

This is a crucial step in protecting athlete safety and ensuring fair competition in combat sports. Physical differences between male and female athletes can create significant safety risks in boxing, making it essential to maintain strict sex-based categories. This science-based approach, utilizing genetic testing, provides clear and objective criteria for competition eligibility.

World BoxingDaily Mail

Left narrative

This policy unfairly targets successful female athletes and subjects them to invasive testing based on stereotypes and physical appearance. The requirement for genetic testing ignores the complex nature of biological sex and could exclude athletes who have competed as women their entire lives. The timing and specific mention of Khelif suggest discriminatory intent rather than genuine concern for athlete welfare.

Codesports.com.auwww.ndtv.com

Political split

LEFT

RIGHT

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New York PostMAY 17
World Boxing announce Imane Khelif must undergo sex testing to compete in events - with Olympics gender-row boxer blocked from a competition next month
Daily MailMAY 17
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CNNMAY 17

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