Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 12:46:20 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 26DF64FC53A46900122DBF39F2976FFCEA6F3E23844073BEECE8F8F7E1B8B754
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Original Note:
He is a man. Biochemical tests found he has XY chromosomes and the IBA disqualified him. The IOC says that having F on his passport makes him eligible to punch women in the face, despite the sex marker in passports being easy to change and not representing any genetic testing. https://www.iba.sport/news/statement-made-by-the-international-boxing-association-regarding-athletes-disqualifications-in-world-boxing-championships-2023/
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