Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 13:26:40 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F7BAF12123D7E37CC733C41F893CDD121C6697144318557E64D51D7A3469B0C7
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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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