Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 14:03:40 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 5A9AF52D292BE31D56922FB799E6F10AD82B22B3C8A62C6671E458A5FCAC3D51
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Original Note:
These two boxers are not "transgender". They are both believed to have a Disorder of Sexual Development (DSD) whereby they are biologically male but appeared female at birth. Biological tests from the IBA have confirmed this. https://www.iba.sport/news/statement-made-by-the-international-boxing-association-regarding-athletes-disqualifications-in-world-boxing-championships-2023/
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