This chapter explores the complex issues surrounding athlete eligibility and gender identity in sports, focusing on a landmark legal decision that impacts competitive fairness. It examines the physiological advantages male athletes may hold and the broader societal implications of these disparities, particularly in the context of boxing.
This morning, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won an Olympic boxing match by default after Italy's Angela Carini, abandoned the bout in protest. Why? Because Khelif, previously banned from the World Championships, has XY chromosomes. Sports scientist Tommy Lundberg joined UnHerd in the aftermath of the fight to discuss how the complex case could change Olympic history.
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