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The International Boxing Association disqualified Imane for having the XY chromosome associated with males
The 2024 Paris Olympics have ignited a heated debate in the world of sports, centering on gender eligibility rules in women's boxing.
The controversy involves two athletes, Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-ting from Taiwan, both of whom have faced scrutiny over their gender eligibility despite competing as women for years.
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The controversy
The International Boxing Association (IBA), the previous governing body for boxing, disqualified Khelif and Lin from the 2023 Women’s World Championships for failing gender eligibility tests.
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The tests, conducted by an independent laboratory, reportedly indicated that both athletes did not meet certain criteria, though the specific details of these criteria have remained confidential.
IBA President Umar Krevlev claimed the tests showed both athletes had XY chromosomes, typically associated with males, leading to their disqualification.
However, the IBA's disqualification was not without controversy. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has since derecognized the IBA and taken over the governance of Olympic boxing.
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The IOC has defended Khelif and Lin's right to compete in Paris, questioning the validity and fairness of the IBA's tests and the disqualification process.
According to the IOC, the athletes are legally recognized as female and meet the competition's eligibility and medical regulations.
Recent developments
The controversy intensified following Khelif's dramatic victory over Angela Carini from Italy.
Khelif’s win was marked by Carini’s withdrawal after suffering a dislocated chinstrap and a bloody nose.
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Carini, despite the physical toll, stated she did not feel qualified to judge Khelif’s eligibility but was deeply affected by the bout.
Following this match, the Hungarian Boxing Association raised concerns about the fairness of the upcoming quarterfinal match between Khelif and Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori, sending protest letters to the IOC and Hungary’s Olympic committee.
Lin Yu-ting also secured a decisive victory in her preliminary-round fight against Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 5-0 unanimous decision.
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Lin's continued success has added fuel to the debate, as her eligibility remains a contentious issue.
Athlete biographies
Imane Khelif
Age: 25
Height: 5'10"
Career highlights
Khelif began her boxing career in 2018 and quickly rose to prominence.
She competed in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals.
In 2022, she won the African and Mediterranean Championships.
Khelif also reached the finals of the 2022 IBA Women’s World Championships but lost to Irish boxer Katie Broadhurst.
She was disqualified from the 2023 World Championships just before the competition began.
Despite the controversy, Khelif has continued to perform strongly, recently defeating Angela Carini in the Olympics.
Lin Yu-ting:
Age: 28
Height: 5'9''
Career highlights
Lin began her athletic career as a child before switching to boxing in middle school.
She made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games but did not secure a medal.
Lin has earned multiple titles, including gold in bantamweight at the 2018 Women’s World Championships and gold in featherweight in 2022.
She also won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships, although she was later disqualified from the 2023 championships.
Lin's recent victory over Sitora Turdibekova has kept her in contention for an Olympic medal.
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