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world7 months ago•3 min saved

World Boxing apologizes to Imane Khelif over controversial sex testing policy

World Boxing Organization apologized to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after singling her out in a new mandatory sex testing policy aimed at ensuring athlete safety, which has sparked controversy and transphobic attacks. The policy requires all athletes over 18 to undergo genetic testing to verify sex at birth, starting July 1, 2025.

via NJ.com|

#gender-verification #imane-khelif #olympics-2024

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

World Boxing Apologizes for Naming Olympic Champion Imane Khelif in Sex Test Policy

World Boxing apologized after mistakenly including Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif in a new policy mandating mandatory sex testing for boxers, which sparked controversy and privacy concerns. The organization clarified that her privacy should have been protected and acknowledged the mistake, amid ongoing debates about gender verification in sports.

via Yahoo Sports|

#gender-verification #imane-khelif #olympic-boxing