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Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Science
- Sky News AU
‘It's a win for women': JK Rowling lauds mandatory sex testing for boxers as Imane Khelif's gender leaked in 2023 lab results
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has lauded the mandatory gender testing for all boxers after controversial Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif's sex results were leaked. JK Rowling has reacted to the introduction of mandatory gender testing for all boxers after Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif's lab results leaked. World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, the body said on Friday, adding that Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes such a test. The new policy comes less than a year after Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting both won gold in Paris amid a gender-eligibility row. "Imane Khelif may not participate in the female category at... any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes genetic sex screening in accordance with World Boxing's rules and testing procedures," World Boxing said in a statement. The Harry Potter author said it was a 'win for women' as she shared a post criticising the testing requirements. Rowling's approval of the mandatory testing came as freshly leaked test results proved the Olympic boxer Khelif had male chromosomes, even after the International Olympic Committee dismissed the claims and let her compete in the Paris 2024 Games. 'It's a win for women because they won't be battered to death in the ring by men,' she wrote. 'If you had any idea what physical tests women go through routinely in their lives, you'd know a cheek swab is no bigger deal than flossing your teeth.' — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 2, 2025 All athletes over the age of 18 will have to undertake a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test, which can be conducted by a nasal or mouth swab, saliva or blood. "The PCR test is a laboratory technique used to detect specific genetic material, in this case the SRY gene, that reveals the presence of the Y chromosome, which is an indicator of biological sex," World Boxing said. "Athletes that are deemed to be male at birth, as evidenced by the presence of Y chromosome... or with a difference of sexual development (DSD) where male androgenization occurs, will be eligible to compete in the male category.' Rowling followed up in a separate post that she 'never believed' Khelif was trans, 'I knew* he was a man'. 'The gender activists who created a political climate in which sex testing was seen as 'bigoted' are as culpable as the IOC for the travesty that ensued,' she wrote. The leaked lab results proved Khelif, who has consistently maintained she is a female, was found to have XY chromosomes in a 2023 test, carried out by a respected Indian doctor. 'Chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype,' the test results read, leaked by 3 Wire Sports. The test was conducted before that tournament by Dr. Lal Path Labs, a New Delhi lab with accreditation from the American College of Pathologists and certification from International Organization for Standardization, documents show. But despite those bona fides, the IOC dismissed the test as 'not legitimate' and 'ad hoc,' according to the Telegraph, and allowed Khelif to compete in the women's division at the 2024 Paris Olympic. -with Reuters
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ireland Olympic future secure as IABA joins World Boxing
Team Ireland's future participation in the Olympic Games has been secured following news that the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally joined World Boxing. The IABA, the governing body of amateur boxing in Ireland, had a long-time affiliation with the International Boxing Association (IBA), but at a vote in April IABA member clubs overwhelmingly voted in favour of change. At an extraordinary general meeting in April 116 out of the 117 clubs represented voted for constitutional reform which paved the way for international federation dual membership with the IBA and World Boxing. The development came after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics programme, having already provisionally granted recognition to World Boxing. The IOC ran the boxing competition at the Paris 2024 Games after it had stripped the IBA of recognition in 2023 over its failure to implement reforms on governance and finance. The IABA's application to join World Boxing has now been approved and Ireland is one of 17 national federations to join the organisation, taking the total membership to 106 countries. Boxing wins vote to be in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Boxing was not part of the programme for LA 2028 when the schedule was first announced in 2022, the IOC having encouraged the sport's national federations to form a new global body. The IOC said only athletes whose national federations were members of World Boxing by the time of the start of the qualification events for the 2028 Olympics could take part in Los Angeles. Chair of IABA's board of directors, Niall O'Carroll, described the development as "a watershed moment for Irish boxing". "Every kid in every boxing club in the Association deserves the Olympic dream – and their clubs have made sure that dream can live on, to LA 2028 and beyond," he said. "Irish Boxing has always valued our Olympic journey – from our first team of nine boxers at Paris 1924, to winning 19 medals over the last 100 years and maintaining our standing as Team Ireland's most successful Olympic sport. "Kellie [Harrington, double Olympic gold medallist Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024], Katie [Taylor, London 2012 champion] and Michael [Carruth, Barcelona 1992, Ireland's 1st boxing gold medallist], are 'the best of us", but we have more Olympic podiums to climb, and more medals to win. "Our joining of World Boxing today ensures that." Boxing schedule and results 2025 Watch every Born to Brawl episode Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Olympic future secure as IABA completes process of joining World Boxing
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally joined World Boxing, securing the Olympic future of the sport for Ireland. The IABA, which governs amateur boxing in Ireland, has long been affiliated to the International Boxing Association (IBA, formerly AIBA) but that organisation has been blacklisted by the International Olympic Committee. At a vote in April, IABA member clubs voted in favour of removing a reference to IBA/AIBA from the national governing body's constitution. That in turn paved the way for a subsequent vote on dual membership with both the IBA and World Boxing, which passed overwhelmingly. The application to join World Boxing has now been approved and Ireland is one of 17 national federations to join the organisation today, taking the total membership to 106 countries. The move comes after the IOC's executive board recommended the inclusion of boxing in the LA 2028 summer Olympics programme, having already provisionally granted recognition to World Boxing. The boxing competition at the Paris 2024 Games was run by the IOC after it had stripped the IBA of recognition in 2023 over its failure to implement reforms on governance and finance. The IOC said only athletes whose national federations were members of World Boxing by the time of the start of the qualification events for the 2028 Olympics could take part in Los Angeles. Chair of IABA's Board of Directors, Niall O'Carroll welcomed today's news and said: "This is a watershed moment for Irish Boxing, following the resounding "yes" of member clubs to safeguarding our Olympic future at our EGM in April. "Every kid in every boxing club in the Association deserves the Olympic dream – and their clubs have made sure that dream can live on, to LA 2028 and beyond. "Irish Boxing has always valued our Olympic journey – from our first team of 9 boxers at Paris 1924, to winning 19 medals over the last 100 years and maintaining our standing as Team Ireland's most successful Olympic sport. "Kellie (Harrington, double Olympic gold medalist Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024), Katie (Taylor, London 2012 champion) and Michael (Carruth, Barcelona 1992), are the best of us, but we have more Olympic podiums to climb, and more medals to win. Our joining of World Boxing today ensures that."
Herald Malaysia
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Malaysia
Athletica Vaticana: Jubilee of Sport to foster ‘Momentum of Hope'
On the Jubilee of Sport in mid-June, the Augustinianum Institute in Rome will host an international conference to explore the Church's desire to support the 'Momentum of Hope' offered by sport. May 22, 2025 Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo (center), holding an Athletica Vaticana t-shirt By Giampaolo MatteiThe Jubilee of Sport is scheduled for June 14-15 and will open with an international conference, entitled 'The Momentum of Hope.' Organized by the Dicastery for Culture and Education, the conference will be held at the Augustinian Patristic Pontifical Institute, near St. Peter's Square. Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, the Dicastery's Prefect, and Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, will deliver the opening remarks. Afterward, four athletes will share their testimonials 'from the field.' - Sergio Conceição, from Portugal, current coach of AC Milan and former player for Porto, Lazio, Parma, and Inter, as well as a member of his national team; - Letsile Tebogo, a 22-year-old Olympic 200m champion at the Paris 2024 Games, from Botswana. On August 29, 2024, he met Pope Francis and shared the memory of his mother, who died of cancer; - Valentina Vezzali, one of the greatest fencers in history, with nine Olympic medals (six gold) and 26 World Championship medals (sixteen gold); - Amelio Castro Grueso, a fencer who competed with the Paralympic Refugee Team at the Paris Games. Born in Colombia, his mother was killed when he was 16, and he later lost the use of his legs in a road accident and found redemption in life through sport—and above all through faith. Other presenters at the conference will include Giampaolo Mattei, President of Athletica Vaticana; the Spanish priest and 2012 Olympic hockey player Litus Ballbé Sala; Paola Gigliotti (Sentiero Frassati); the Salesian sister Francesca Scialbetta; and the photographer Giovanni Zenoni. The event will be moderated by Novella Calligaris, a journalist for the Italian news outlet Rai News 24 and swimming star, and Alessandro Gisotti, Deputy Editorial Director of the Dicastery for Communication.--Vatican News
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Retired Olympian-turned-OnlyFans star hints at 2026 comeback after Paris expulsion
Luana Alonso/ Instagram Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso, who was expelled from the Olympic Village during the Paris 2024 Games following allegations of disruptive conduct, has signaled a potential return to swimming less than a year after retiring and launching an OnlyFans account . The 21-year-old, who represented Paraguay in the women's 100m butterfly, was removed from the athletes' village before the Games concluded. Her exit was shrouded in controversy, with no official reason publicly confirmed at the time, but multiple Paraguayan media reports cited accusations of her creating an 'inappropriate atmosphere.' Exit amid Olympic controversy Alonso previously competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics , held in 2021, where she also failed to progress to the semi-finals, finishing 28th overall. Alonso competed in the 100m butterfly event in Paris, where she placed sixth in her heat and 29th overall, failing to qualify for the semifinals. Shortly after, she departed the Olympic Village under murky circumstances. Reports out of Paraguay alleged she had organized personal outings, including a visit to Disneyland Paris , and wore clothing of her own choosing rather than the official team uniform, actions that reportedly frustrated team officials and were seen as disruptive to teammates. According to additional media reports, she had also previously expressed in a livestream a preference to compete under the United States flag instead of Paraguay's, which further intensified scrutiny around her role in the national team. During the Games, Alonso became a viral figure on social media, posting glamorous photos from around Paris and posing with fellow athletes, including tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Though she refrained from initially making a detailed public statement, she did post online, 'I didn't want to make a statement, but I'm not going to let the lies affect me either.' Later, she addressed her exit more directly: 'I made the decision to stop and I am happy that my last race will be at the Olympics.' Post-Olympics: OnlyFans and political aspirations In the months following her Olympic departure, Alonso announced her retirement from swimming and launched an OnlyFans account offering exclusive adult content with a subscription rate of $35 per month. Promoting herself as 'your favourite ex-swimmer,' Alonso quickly gained attention for her new digital venture. In addition to her foray into adult content, Alonso shared that she would be continuing her education in the United States with plans to pursue a career in political science. 'I am going to continue my career in political science and, why not, be Sports Minister one day,' she stated. Comeback on the horizon? Now, in a recent Q&A on her Instagram Stories, Alonso has hinted at a return to the sport. When asked by a fan, 'Is there a chance you are back to swimming competitions? Especially Olympics?', Alonso replied: 'Next year I'm coming back, but I don't know if I will be back to competitive swimming.' Q&A on her Instagram Stories, Alonso has hinted at a return to the sport/ Instagram While the nature and scope of her return remain uncertain, the message suggests a renewed connection to her athletic roots, despite a turbulent departure from her last Olympic appearance.
