Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 17:44:43 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6634B6E78E1DF5712A41C3D5CA19BFBF7F6834395BC3411ABB1D4A3AA819744D
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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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