Boxers Khelif and Lin Cleared for Paris Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics have become embroiled in a major controversy over gender eligibility, particularly in women's boxing. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting were previously disqualified from the 2023 World Championships for failing gender eligibility tests due to their XY chromosomes, but the IOC has cleared them to compete in Paris. This decision has sparked a heated debate with prominent figures like JK Rowling and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticizing the IOC for compromising fairness and safety in women's sports. World Boxing president Boris Van Der Vorst has supported the IOC's policies, emphasizing the need to trust medical professionals and scientists on gender issues. The controversy was further intensified when Khelif's opponent, Angela Carini, quit their bout after just 46 seconds, leading to widespread reactions on social media.