Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 19:32:59 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: DE8E5B4EFE34B742D1E83510BEC29AC0D1F58F6EFB07E064E76A7CC5E55904A8
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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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