
293: Fiona McAnena: How the Olympics battered women’s sports
The Brendan O'Neill Show
Gender Controversies in Women's Boxing
This chapter examines the exclusion of boxers Imman Khilif and Lin Yu Ting from the Women's World Championship due to gender eligibility tests, sparking a broader debate on gender identity in sports. It discusses the biological differences between male and female athletes, particularly the impact of male puberty on competitive fairness. The conversation raises concerns about the implications of gender inclusivity policies for female athletes, emphasizing the need to protect women's interests in competitive environments.
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