World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers - World Boxing
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World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight” to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field […]

In light of plans to introduce this policy and the particular circumstances surrounding some boxers that competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, World Boxing has written to the Algerian Boxing Federation to inform it that Imane Khelif will not be allowed to participate in the female category at the Eindhoven Box Cup or any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes sex testing.

    • Ice@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 days ago

      …from the article

      … to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women.

      …which has examined data and medical evidence from an extensive range of sources and consulted widely with other sports and experts across the world.

      This decision reflects concerns over the safety and wellbeing of all boxers, including Imane Khelif, and aims to protect the mental and physical health of all participants…

      …and another citation for good measure.