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IOC condemns abuse, 'misleading' reports about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif
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8/5/2024
The International Olympic Committee has condemned 'misleading' reports about the gender of female boxers, calling for viewers to 'tone it down' regarding abuse directed at athletes such as Algerian women's boxer Imane Khelif.
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The two athletes have been competing in international boxing competitions for many years in the women's category,
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including at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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The International Olympic Committee has condemned misleading reports about the gender of female boxers,
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calling for viewers to tone it down regarding abuse directed at athletes such as Algerian women's boxer Iman Khalif.
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The IOC is saddened by the abuse that the two athletes are currently receiving.
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Khalif, who was assigned female at birth and has always identified as a woman,
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did not pass a controversial gender eligibility test at last year's World Championships,
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but was approved by the IOC to represent Algeria in boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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They were suddenly disqualified without any due process.
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This decision was taken initially solely by the IBA Secretary General and CEO.
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The IBA's recognition was withdrawn by the IOC in 2023 following suspension in 2019.
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The withdrawal of recognition was confirmed by the Court of Arbitration in Sport.
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