Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 16:45:54 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B8EA43413F6B3B47B2475BD87F0CDFCA18B67C06612757447785A2EE5730E0BE
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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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