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293: Fiona McAnena: How the Olympics battered women’s sports

The Brendan O'Neill Show

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Exploring Gender Inequality and Governance in Women's Boxing

This chapter examines the hurdles women face in sports, with a focus on boxing, illustrated by a female boxer's withdrawal from a match against a male opponent. It also highlights the complexities of governance within the International Olympic Committee and the International Boxing Association regarding gender and fairness, particularly in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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