Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-02 03:28:42 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 1FF99626FB98C80DED32C89AF16955DF7A292EA4B34C1FF44CD54E42D4630047
Participant Details
Original Note:
Imane Khelif has XY chromosomes. Khelif was disqualified from participating in the Women’s Championships for not meeting IBA eligibility, which stipulates that all boxers in the women’s category must have XX chromosomes. Khelif’s testosterone was never tested. 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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