Transgender Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting Cleared to Compete in Women's Boxing at Paris 2024 Olympics

Jul 30, 2024, 01:19 PM

Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-Ting of Taiwan, both previously disqualified from the Women's World Boxing Championships for having XY chromosomes, have been cleared to compete in women's boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This decision has sparked widespread controversy and criticism, with many arguing that allowing athletes who underwent male puberty to compete against biological females poses significant safety risks. Critics, including public figures and commentators, have expressed concerns that this could lead to serious injuries or fatalities, and have called for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to intervene. The two men are scheduled to compete on Thursday and Friday. The debate centers on the fairness and safety of allowing transgender athletes to compete in female categories, particularly in combat sports like boxing.