Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-02 01:36:36 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4B062E0C94FFE5206081D95FC175DB7CCDB08B86985CEB9755BBAC7F96015455
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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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