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Italian Boxer Quits Olympic Match, Reignites Gender Controversy

Italian Boxer Quits Olympic Match, Reignites Gender Controversy

Above: Imane Khelif of Team Algeria interacts with Angela Carini of Team Italy after she abandons the Women's 66kg preliminary round match in the first round on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at North Paris Arena on August 01, 2024 in Paris, France. Image copyright: *** GETTY *** Richard Pelham/Getty Images

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Originally meant to be a celebration of excellence, the Olympics have turned into a horror show as a non-biological woman was allowed to fight biological women. It's certain that this case may be a bit more complicated than those of transgender athletes, but Khelif must be banned due to an unfair advantage that risks the safety of her opponents.

leftAnti-trans activists were quick to attack Khelif, a cisgender woman taking part in the Women's welterweight boxing competition at the Paris Olympics, paying little attention to the fact that she had competed at Tokyo 2020 without any commotion. Yes, she has a genetic advantage over her rivals — just as most world-class athletes.


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