Women's boxing in Paris

Two female boxers, Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan, have been cleared to compete in the women's boxing events at the Paris Olympics despite previous disqualifications for failing gender eligibility tests at the 2023 World Championships. The IOC asserts that both athletes meet all eligibility requirements and are recognized as women in their official documentation. However, advocacy group The Countess and several prominent figures, including tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, have criticized this decision, arguing that it undermines the integrity of women's sports and could pose safety risks due to the athletes' biological characteristics. Khelif's disqualification was due to elevated testosterone levels, while Lin was disqualified for similar reasons related to gender testing. Critics warn that allowing these athletes to compete could create dangerous mismatches in combat sports. The IOC maintains its position, emphasizing that the regulations in place are consistent with those used in previous Olympic Games.