Olympic officials address gender eligibility as boxers prepare to fight

Category: Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting were disqualified from the 2023 women’s boxing world championships due to failed gender eligibility tests. However, both have been cleared to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that they meet the eligibility requirements, despite controversies surrounding gender verification in sports. The situation highlights ongoing debates about gender eligibility and the complexities involved in testing and regulations.

Keywords: Olympic boxing, gender eligibility, Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-ting

Source: USA Today

Update At: 8/1/2024

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