Imane Khelif Banned from Women's Boxing Competition

Imane Khelif, an Olympic gold medalist boxer, was previously disqualified from women's competition by the International Boxing Association (IBA) due to tests indicating she may be 'biologically male.' Her coach, Georges Cazorla, confirmed that medical tests revealed issues with both hormones and chromosomes, suggesting she might possess XY chromosomes typically associated with males. Despite this, Khelif competed at the Olympics based solely on her passport stating 'female,' and she has been celebrated as a national hero after winning her final match. However, her coach noted she was deemed too dangerous to spar with female boxers during training, leading to her only being paired with male boxers. The success of Khelif and fellow gold medalist Lin Yu-Ting has intensified calls for the International Olympic Committee to reassess eligibility criteria for women's events. Amidst this controversy, Khelif's achievements highlight ongoing debates regarding gender identity and fairness in sports.