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Originally Posted by Stephen
Explain then how she was clearly boxing for years with no issues until all of a sudden in 2023 an issue was 'discovered' after winning a semi final bout with a Russian opponent?
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If the fact it was a Russian led authority acting to favour a Russian athlete (unclear at this point) found they were XY with a DSD that’s still the correct outcome despite a dubious process.
Khalif could have appealed to the internationally recognised Court for Arbitration for Sport. In every respect it would have been better if they had and undoubtedly lost. The IOC position would have been untenable.
I certainly don’t intend to jump down anyone’s throat or dismiss out of hand their position. I’m a boxing fan. People have been killed in the ring, despite increased safety protocols. You don’t have to look very far to see retired boxers with clear cognitive impairment. Which is why the IOC position - solely based on what is on your passport - is ridiculous in a sport where undergoing male puberty is such an underlying advantage.