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Will the IOC issue a statement supporting the inclusion of transgender athletes in future events by the end of 2024?
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Paris Olympics•Imane Khelif•Algeria•Khelif•Olympics•Mexico•Brianda Tamara Cruz Sandoval•International Olympic Committee•IOC
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Official statements or press releases from the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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Transgender Boxer Imane Khelif's Participation in Paris Olympics Sparks Controversy
Jul 31, 2024, 05:09 PM
Controversy has erupted at the Paris Olympics over the inclusion of transgender boxer Imane Khelif from Algeria in the women's boxing competition. Khelif, who was disqualified from the 2023 Women's World Championships for failing a gender test, has been allowed to compete in the Olympics. Footage has surfaced showing Khelif delivering powerful blows to female opponents, including a 2022 match against Mexico's Brianda Tamara Cruz Sandoval, raising concerns about the safety and fairness of the competition. Critics argue that the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to permit Khelif to compete undermines the integrity of women's sports and poses significant health risks to female boxers.
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