“Genital Checks Are Degrading“ | Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Gauranteed Bronze Medal

The boxing competition at Paris 2024 is mired in controversy over the eligibility of two women fighters, Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, who are already guaranteed at least bronze medals. Last year, both athletes were disqualified from the World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA) for failing gender eligibility tests. Now, the IBA is set to hold a news conference on Monday to explain the reasons behind their disqualification. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has cast doubt on the reliability of these tests, hinting that the controversy might be part of a “politically motivated cultural war.“ In June 2023, the IOC stripped the IBA of its status as the sport’s world. Mike Graham speaks with former athlete and Olympian, Mara Yamauchi. #news #sports #boxing #olympics #imanekhelif #gender #female #woman #women #talk