Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 19:05:49 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4FE4B989F1FBE03E1E400BDFDBE0EA7AA6FE8B102BE009FB6D4C2B116FF6FF5D
Participant Details
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
All Note Details