Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-03 21:26:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 1F2968133CF9EDCAFC3B412FFFC2112578074374DD36B90045CF0E3473DB6E45
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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