Olympic Boxing Controversy Erupts Over Disqualifications

Controversy has erupted over the eligibility of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting to compete in the women's category at the Paris Olympics, with both athletes having been disqualified by the International Boxing Association (IBA) due to alleged biological differences indicated by DNA tests. The issue has added to the scrutiny on boxing's governance and its future in the Olympics, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stepping in to manage the sport and questioning the credibility of the IBA's testing procedures. IOC President Thomas Bach emphasized the need for a reliable system to determine gender eligibility and stated that a decision on boxing's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be made by the end of 2025. The controversy has overshadowed the boxing events and added to the sport's existing challenges, including an ongoing dispute between the IOC and the IBA.