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24 minutes ago
- Health
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J.K. Rowling Reignites Calls To Strip lmane Khelif Of Olympic Gold Over Leaked Medical Reports
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has spoken out again against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif following a leaked report alleging she is biologically male. Despite being disqualified by the IBA in 2023, Khelif competed and won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics based on her female ID. Besides J.K. Rowling, Imane Khelif also received backlash and criticism from several other notable figures, including Elon Musk, , and President Donald Trump. Rowling has reignited the gender and sport debate by supporting calls to revoke Olympic gold from Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, following a leaked medical report that allegedly identifies the athlete as biologically male. In her post, Rowling wrote: "It's a win for women because they won't be battered to death in the ring by men." She added: "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. Any more moronic questions, wing them over." British media personality also spoke out about the alleged test result, writing, "The biology-denying woke brigade abused and shamed me for saying it was outrageous and dangerous for Khelif to be beating up women at the Olympics. I'm ready for their apology, but won't hold my breath." The leaked medical document dated March 17, 2023, allegedly confirmed Khelif's male chromosomal profile and links directly to Khelif's removal from a competition in 2023, when the International Boxing Association (IBA) disqualified her over "failing gender eligibility tests." Despite IBA's disqualification, Khelif went on to compete at the Paris Olympics, where she claimed gold in the women's category. Her eligibility at the time was reportedly based on her self-identified gender and possession of a female passport. The leaked results, which became publicly available following their release by journalist Alan Abrahamson on the 3 Wire Sports website, describe Khelif's chromosome pattern as "male karyotype" and categorize the findings as "abnormal." According to the Daily Mail, the test was reportedly carried out at Dr Lal PathLabs in New Delhi, an internationally certified laboratory recognized by the American College of Pathologists and ISO standards. Rowling's remarks and those of other famous critics of Khelif have led to fresh calls for the Algerian boxer's gold medal to be revoked. The revelation of the leaked medical report comes on the heels of World Boxing's recent decision requiring Imane Khelif to undergo sex verification testing to remain eligible for future participation in women's boxing events. The emergence of the document also casts doubt on previous statements made by IOC spokesperson Mark Adams, who had downplayed the legitimacy and implications of the test during a press conference at the Paris Olympics. At the time, Adams dismissed the 2023 test results as unreliable, calling them "ad hoc" and lacking legitimacy. "Those tests are not legitimate tests," he said. "The tests themselves, the process of the tests, the ad hoc nature of the tests are not legitimate." Adams added: "The testing, the method of the testing, the idea of the testing, which happened kind of overnight. None of it is legitimate, and this does not deserve any response." World Boxing imposed an indefinite suspension on Khelif, barring her from competing in the women's division at any of its sanctioned events, including the upcoming Eindhoven Box Cup slated for June 5–10, 2025. In an official letter sent to the Algerian Boxing Federation, the governing body stated: "Imane Khelif may not participate in the female category at the Eindhoven Box Cup, 5-10 June 2025 and any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes genetic sex screening in accordance with World Boxing's rules and testing procedures." Additionally, World Boxing, now holding provisional oversight of Olympic boxing for LA 2028 under the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has introduced new eligibility requirements, including PCR testing for the SRY gene, which detects the presence of a Y chromosome. According to the organization, the PCR test is a molecular method designed to identify specific genetic markers, particularly the SRY gene, which signals the presence of a Y chromosome and is used to determine biological sex. The test can be administered via nasal or oral swab, saliva sample, or blood draw. This testing forms part of World Boxing's forthcoming "Sex, Age and Weight" policy, which the body says is intended to promote fairness and ensure the safety of all athletes competing in the sport. World Boxing's firm response comes amid backlash following the Paris Olympics, where both Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting won gold in the women's division. Italian boxer Angela Carini, who faced Khelif in an early round, later shared that the blows she received left her fearing for her life. Similarly, Mexico's Brianda Tamara Cruz, who fought Khelif in 2022, admitted, "I don't think I had ever felt like that in my 13 years as a boxer, nor in my sparring with men." It was the collective pushback, especially from Latin American boxing federations, that ultimately influenced World Boxing to adopt a stricter policy. Their advocacy emphasized the importance of recognizing biological sex to protect fairness and the physical safety of female athletes.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Women won't be battered to death by men': JK Rowling hails Imane Khelif boxing ban
Rounding on Human Rights Watch, which said during the Paris Games that the International Olympic Committee were 'right to stand against sex testing', Rowling said: 'To paraphrase Marie Shear: Feminism is the radical notion that women, too, are humans with rights.' Juxtaposing an image of the Black Power salute at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968 with a picture of Turkey's Esra Yildiz Kahraman making a double 'X' sign in Paris to denote XX chromosomes, she said: 'Some Olympics will be forever defined by photos the organisers would have preferred not to be taken.' While the International Boxing Association banned Khelif from its events on the basis of biology, strictly defining womanhood by chromosomes, the IOC allowed the athlete to compete on the grandest stage in global sport because of female passport status. The consequence was an international scandal, with both Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting unanimously winning every bout in Paris en route to Olympic golds, despite both having failed sex tests the previous year. Lin, likewise, did not appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over that verdict. The IOC failed to respond to multiple requests for comment on the leaking of Khelif's chromosomal results or the official certification of the Delhi laboratory that administered the tests. Mark Adams, the organisation's spokesman, described the tests at a Paris press conference last year as 'ad hoc' and 'not legitimate'. While president Thomas Bach has sought to portray the banning of Khelif as a Russian-led misinformation exercise. But the IBA, under Russian president Umar Kremlev, hit out strongly, calling on Khelif and Lin to apologise to the women whom they deprived of Olympic medals. 'The IBA remains unwavering in its decisions,' it said. 'We stand firmly by our assessments and intentions. Notably, as World Boxing is set to receive identical results from these evaluations, we anticipate a forthcoming gesture of accountability – a formal apology from those athletes whose actions, inadvertently or otherwise, diverted well-deserved Olympic accolades away from our rightful female boxers.' Kotinos, the Qatari PR company representing Khelif, said: 'Imane is a proven champion who has earned every step of her journey through hard work, discipline and heart.' The statement offered no suggestion that Khelif would submit to a further sex test.
The Age
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Age
‘Women won't be battered to death by men': JK Rowling hails Imane Khelif boxing ban
Rounding on Human Rights Watch, which said during the Paris Games that the International Olympic Committee were 'right to stand against sex testing', Rowling said: 'To paraphrase Marie Shear: Feminism is the radical notion that women, too, are humans with rights.' Juxtaposing an image of the Black Power salute at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968 with a picture of Turkey's Esra Yildiz Kahraman making a double 'X' sign in Paris to denote XX chromosomes, she said: 'Some Olympics will be forever defined by photos the organisers would have preferred not to be taken.' While the International Boxing Association banned Khelif from its events on the basis of biology, strictly defining womanhood by chromosomes, the IOC allowed the athlete to compete on the grandest stage in global sport because of female passport status. The consequence was an international scandal, with both Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting unanimously winning every bout in Paris en route to Olympic golds, despite both having failed sex tests the previous year. Lin, likewise, did not appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over that verdict. The IOC failed to respond to multiple requests for comment on the leaking of Khelif's chromosomal results or the official certification of the Delhi laboratory that administered the tests. Mark Adams, the organisation's spokesman, described the tests at a Paris press conference last year as 'ad hoc' and 'not legitimate'. While president Thomas Bach has sought to portray the banning of Khelif as a Russian-led misinformation exercise. But the IBA, under Russian president Umar Kremlev, hit out strongly, calling on Khelif and Lin to apologise to the women whom they deprived of Olympic medals. 'The IBA remains unwavering in its decisions,' it said. 'We stand firmly by our assessments and intentions. Notably, as World Boxing is set to receive identical results from these evaluations, we anticipate a forthcoming gesture of accountability – a formal apology from those athletes whose actions, inadvertently or otherwise, diverted well-deserved Olympic accolades away from our rightful female boxers.' Kotinos, the Qatari PR company representing Khelif, said: 'Imane is a proven champion who has earned every step of her journey through hard work, discipline and heart.' The statement offered no suggestion that Khelif would submit to a further sex test.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dr Lal PathLabs report in spotlight after leaked test reveals Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has male chromosomes
NEW DELHI: Diagnostic services provider Dr Lal PathLabs is making headlines after a leaked medical report alleged that Olympic gold medalist boxer Imane Khelif has male chromosomes. The test, originally done in March 2023 at the request of the International Boxing Association (IBA), led to Khelif's disqualification from the Women's World Boxing Championships. The same boxer later went on to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, sparking renewed controversy over gender eligibility in women's sports. The medical report, accessed by 3 Wire Sports through Telegraph Sport, said, "Chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype." This development came after World Boxing declared that Khelif would need to undergo sex verification testing to continue participating in women's boxing events. The document bears the letterhead of Dr Lal PathLabs in New Delhi, an establishment accredited by the American College of Pathologists and certified by the International Organisation for Standardisation. The company's history 1949 – 2005: Dr Lal PathLabs was founded in 1949 by the late Dr. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Major S K Lal, who initially offered pathology services and operated a blood bank under the names Central Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank Transfusion Centre. Over the decades, the company evolved and achieved major milestones, including NABL accreditation and international recognition from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in the late 1990s and early 2000s. 2005 – 2010: In this period, Dr Lal PathLabs established its state-of-the-art National Reference Laboratory in Delhi, marking a key step in expanding its diagnostic capabilities and service quality. 2010 – 2015: The company significantly expanded its footprint across North, East, South, and West India. This phase of growth culminated in a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) in December 2015, reinforcing its position as a trusted name in diagnostic healthcare. Today, Dr Lal PathLabs continues to provide a wide range of diagnostic and healthcare testing services across the country, building on a legacy that began over 75 years ago. Lal PathLabs runs 280 labs across India, including a National Reference Lab in Delhi and Regional Labs in Kolkata, Bangalore, and Mumbai. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Is Imane Khelif a biological male? Olympic press committee member leaks Algerian boxer's ‘shocking' blood report
Imane Khelif, an Olympic gender row fighter, has been accused of being a biological male once again. Khelif won gold for Algeria in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris a year after being barred from International Boxing Association competition. Khelif was prohibited by the IBA in 2023 after tests conducted in New Delhi purportedly yielded the DNA of a 'male.' The tests were reported to the IOC, who took over as the Olympic boxing regulatory body from the IBA, and they were recommended to kick Khelif out of the competition. However, Khelif's female passport status permitted her to box in Paris. Also Read: What is Vanessa Bryant's net worth? Late NBA star Kobe Bryant's wife faces backlash over pregnancy rumors In a first, 3 Wire Sports has now released the alleged sex-test results from the 2023 World Championships. Khelif is biologically male, according to the medical report. According to American journalist Alan Abrahamson, the boxer was disqualified in March 2023 after failing a test that was allegedly administered to the boxer in New Delhi. In the published paper, the results on Khelif are summarized as 'abnormal,' stressing that 'Chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype.' A karyotype is a person's entire set of chromosomes. In Khelif's case, the IBA has indicated that the boxer's chromosome pattern is XY, which is male. The alleged test results are on the official letterhead of Dr. Lal PathLabs in New Delhi, which is approved by the International Organization for Standardization, a Swiss organization, and accredited by the American College of Pathologists. This contradicts remarks made by IOC spokesman Mark Adams in a heated press conference during the Olympics in Paris. He termed the examination that led to banning of Khelif as 'ad hoc' and 'not legitimate'. Reacting to the leaked report, one X user wrote: 'We all knew that.' 'This is shocking,' a second user commented, while the third one stated: 'Never believe anything 'leaked'.' Khelif has repeatedly refuted being a biological man, and even implicated Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling in a lawsuit alleging cyberbullying. The 26-year-old has promised to keep going, even aiming for another gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. However, the World Boxing Organization has decided that Khelif cannot compete in future competitions as a woman unless she first submits to the same chromosome testing that has already resulted in the boxer's disqualification on a worldwide scale.
