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The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"

A gender dispute has received major headlines in the Olympic Games as two female boxers who are said to have typically male chromosomes were stopped in the World Championship but are allowed to compete in the Olympic Games. According to chief physician Angelica Hirschberg, female athletes can have a significant advantage if they have high levels of male sex hormone.
The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

The hatred that has affected the Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is unacceptable, says IOC President Thomas Bach. We will not participate in a politically motivated cultural war.
Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

Gender Battle in Boxing: Disqualified in World Championship Competes in Olympic Games

The boxers Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-Ting from Taiwan were banned from competing at the World Championship after failing gender tests. But during the Olympic Games, both are participating – which has sparked reactions.
Gender Battle in Boxing: Disqualified in World Championship Competes in Olympic Games
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