Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-01 23:20:15 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 08F1C651F1A4F241900CAA0AEEB48E7806DBB80F8FBFF8B641D82D07311BDEE7
Participant Details
Original Note:
Imane Khelif has XY (male) chromosomes. Khelif was disqualified from participating in the Women’s World Boxing Championships for not meeting the IBA’s eligibility guidance, which stipulates that all boxers in the women’s category must have XX chromosomes. https://www.iba.sport/news/statement-made-by-the-international-boxing-association-regarding-athletes-disqualifications-in-world-boxing-championships-2023/ https://reduxx.info/breaking-two-female-boxers-set-to-compete-at-paris-2024-were-previously-disqualified-from-womens-world-championship-for-having-xy-chromosomes/ https://tass.ru/sport/17370249 https://www.rt.com/news/573633-women-boxing-dna-test/ https://www.reuters.com/sports/olympics/olympics-dsd-rules-focus-womens-boxing-2024-07-31/
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