Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 21:46:46 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 10126EE5500ECFF3FB9A8A9CB6BC695BA38F3C74C24E13AF767A089B3CE5659C
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Original Note:
Imane Khelif failed a gender eligibility tests because the boxer has XY chromosomes, thus he is a biological male. Despite having a rare condition called Differences of Sexual Development DSD, he was barred by the IBA (International Boxing Association) to compete as female. https://www.reuters.com/sports/olympics/olympics-dsd-rules-focus-womens-boxing-2024-07-31/ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/29/boxers-who-failed-gender-tests-at-world-championships-cleared-to-compete-at-olympics
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