Nicola Adams on boxing

Nicola Adams, the first female boxer to win Olympic gold, has transitioned from the ring to the role of pundit and analyst for the BBC during the Paris Games. Adams expressed excitement about interviewing athletes, noting the pressure of live TV is similar to competing in boxing, although she appreciates the absence of training and dieting stresses. Recently, she voiced strong opinions on the controversial participation of athletes who have undergone male puberty in women's boxing, deeming it 'unfair and dangerous'. This comment came after Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew from a match against Algeria's Imane Khelif, who had previously faced gender eligibility issues. The International Olympic Committee has defended its stance on athlete gender classification based on passports, while also acknowledging the disqualification of Khelif and another competitor by the International Boxing Association as sudden and arbitrary. Adams's views reflect broader concerns among female competitors regarding safety and fairness in women's sports.