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News.com.au
an hour ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Bombshell document leaked as Olympic boxing gender scandal upended
Boxing has been rocked by the leaking of new documents that appear to show Olympic champ Imane Khelif is a biological male. The bombshell documents have dropped more than a year after the Algerian fighter sparked an international backlash as she went on to win the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Khelif was sanctioned to compete in Paris by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) despite being banned by the International Boxing Association (IBA) one year earlier. The IBA banned Khelif after biological samples were tested in New Delhi in 2023 — with the test results allegedly showing the DNA of a 'male'. It comes as World Boxing announced it is introducing mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes. World Boxing will organise the boxing competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after being granted provisional recognition by the IOC. World Boxing said it has informed the Algerian Boxing Federation that Khelif would have to undergo the test if she wanted to compete at the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands on June 5-10. The eyes of the world will be watching to see the results of any gender test Khelif may undergo through World Boxing — with her 2023 test result continuing to create headlines around the globe. As reported by The Sun, the IOC — who replaced the IBA as the Olympic's boxing governing body — were warned about the 2023 tests and urged to remove Khelif from the competition. But Khelif was allowed to box in Paris because of her female passport status. Now, the alleged sex-test results from the 2023 World Championships have been published for the first time by 3 Wire Sports. The medical report appears to indicate that the boxer is biologically male. American journalist Alan Abrahamson produced the result of a test said to have been carried out on the boxer in New Delhi in March 2023 - which triggered the boxer's disqualification. The document published summarises the findings on Khelif as 'abnormal', stating: 'Chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype.' A karyotype refers to an individual's complete set of chromosomes, which in Khelif's case has been reported by (IBA) as being XY, the male pattern. The alleged test results carry the letterhead of Dr Lal PathLabs in New Delhi, accredited by the American College of Pathologists and certified by the Swiss-based International Organisation for Standardisation. This directly challenges what IOC spokesman Mark Adams said in a tense news conference at the Paris Olympics. He described the results that saw Khelif banned as 'ad hoc' and 'not legitimate'. IOC president Thomas Bach even claimed that the results are the product of a Russian-led misinformation campaign. It followed after the IBA - headed by Russia's Umar Kremlev - had been stripped of IOC recognition in a row over ethics and financial management. Khelif has always denied being a biological male and even named JK Rowling and Elon Musk in a cyberbullying lawsuit. And the 26-year-old has vowed to fight on, even eyeing another gold at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. But World Boxing has ruled that Khelif is ineligible to enter future events as a woman without first submitting to the same chromosome testing that has already triggered the boxer's disqualification at global level. The governing body - provisionally approved to run Olympic boxing in LA - announced that all athletes in its competitions over 18 years old must undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) genetic test to determine their sex. The test detects chromosomal material through a mouth swab, saliva or blood. Khelif has failed to provide any evidence of having female chromosomes in the nine months since the gender scandal erupted. In February, Khelif spoke out in her defence and wrote: 'For two years, I have taken the high road while my name and image have been used, unauthorised, to further personal and political agendas through the spreading and dissemination of baseless lies and misinformation. But silence is no longer an option. 'The IBA, an organisation that I am no longer associated with and which is no longer recognised by the IOC, have again made baseless accusations that are false and offensive, using them to further their agenda. 'This is a matter that concerns not just me but the broader principles of fairness and due process in sport. 'My team is carefully reviewing the situation and will take all necessary legal steps to ensure that my rights and the principles of fair competition are upheld. 'Those responsible for these actions must be held accountable, and we will pursue all legal avenues to ensure that justice prevails.'
National Post
7 hours ago
- Health
- National Post
Leaked medical report states controversial Olympic boxer has 'male' chromosomes
Article content No competitor could stop Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics, but a leaked medical report might have floored any hope the boxer has of defending their gold medal in Los Angeles. Article content Article content The document, which initially was published by 3 Wire Sports, summarizes the findings on the Algerian boxer as 'abnormal,' stating: 'Chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype.' A karyotype refers to an individual's complete set of chromosomes, with Khelif's having been reported by the International Boxing Association (IBA) as XY, the male pattern. Article content Alan Abrahamson, an American journalist who first reported last year that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had been warned about Khelif's now-published medical report, produced the result of a March 2023 test carried out in New Delhi. The results of the test caused the boxer's disqualification from that year's boxing championships. Article content The Algerian was part of a firestorm in Paris over the reported gender test from the 2023 event, but was allowed to compete in the women's event in Paris and went on to dominate the competition. Article content The test results reportedly were carried out at Dr Lal PathLabs in New Delhi, which is accredited by the American College of Pathologists and certified by the Swiss-based International Organization for Standardization. Article content This latest revelation contradicts the claims of IOC spokesman Mark Adams, who had described the results as 'ad hoc' and 'not legitimate' during last year's Games. Article content
Express Tribune
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Imane Khelif is a man: Leaked medical report shows Olympic gold-medalist in women's division has male karyotype
A leaked medical report has triggered renewed scrutiny over Algerian Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif, allegedly identifying her as biologically male. The report, said to originate from a New Delhi laboratory, reignites the debate around eligibility in women's sport, particularly in high-impact disciplines such as boxing. The document, reportedly dated March 2023, claims Khelif possesses a male karyotype. It surfaced days after World Boxing mandated that Khelif undergo genetic sex screening before returning to female competitions. The governing body stated she is barred from participating in events, including the upcoming Eindhoven Box Cup, unless the tests are completed in line with new eligibility standards. World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. For full story, click here: #TimeForWorldBoxing — World Boxing (@RealWorldBoxing) May 30, 2025 Khelif won gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024, representing Algeria in the women's boxing category. Her participation followed a 2023 disqualification by the now-defunct International Boxing Association (IBA) over a failed gender eligibility test. At the time, questions around the legitimacy of those results were raised by then-International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. The current report, first circulated by journalist Alan Abrahamson via 3 Wire Sports, claims to originate from Dr Lal PathLabs in India, a facility certified by international and American accreditation bodies. World Boxing said the testing aligns with its revised 'Sex, Age and Weight' policy, introduced in May 2025, designed to protect athlete safety and uphold fair competition in combat sports. Under the policy, athletes aged 18 or older must undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests to determine the presence of the SRY gene — a marker for the Y chromosome. The governing body explained that, while rule changes are typically approved by Congress, its executive board enacted emergency amendments due to evolving competitive risks. 'These new eligibility rules were developed with the express purpose of safeguarding athletes in combat sports,' the organisation said. Public figures including broadcaster Piers Morgan, former Olympian Sharron Davies and activist Riley Gaines reacted strongly to the alleged findings, with Morgan calling for an apology from critics of his past comments on the issue. 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. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 2, 2025 Meanwhile, Davies lamented a perceived erosion of women's sport, and Gaines referred to Khelif using male pronouns. In response to previous accusations, Khelif has firmly denied claims about her gender identity and has continued public appearances following her Olympic triumph. She has previously declared her intent to defend her title at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. To all the people that insisted Imane Khelif was a woman because his passport said so, You were wrong. We were right. Sincerely, People with functioning eyes and a shred of honesty — Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) June 1, 2025 The Algerian Olympic Committee has rejected past reports as 'unsubstantiated allegations' designed to damage the reputation of an athlete who 'brought honour to our nation.' Khelif was not the only boxer under scrutiny in Paris. Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting also competed and won despite prior disqualification by the IBA over similar grounds. World Boxing has reiterated that athletes remain ineligible to compete if their sex certification is challenged and unresolved. The body said it aims to ensure a 'safe and competitive playing field' moving forward.
Time of India
11 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
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Leaked medical document ‘proves Imane Khelif is a biological male' after winning gold in women's boxing at Olympics
The boxer has hit out claims doubting her gender GENDER ROW 'LEAK' Leaked medical document 'proves Imane Khelif is a biological male' after winning gold in women's boxing at Olympics Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OLYMPIC gender row boxer Imane Khelif has been hit with fresh accusations of being a biological male. Khelif won gold for Algeria at the Paris Games in 2024 - a year after being banned from International Boxing Association competition. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Imane Khelif has been hit with fresh accusations of being a biological male Credit: Getty In 2023, the IBA banned Khelif after tests taken in New Delhi allegedly produced the DNA of a 'male'. The IOC - who replaced the IBA as the Olympic's boxing governing body - were warned about the tests and urged to remove Khelif from the competition. But Khelif was allowed to box in Paris because of her female passport status. Now, the alleged sex-test results from the 2023 World Championships have been been published for the first time by 3 Wire Sports. The medical report appears to indicate that the boxer is biologically male. American journalist Alan Abrahamson produced the result of a test said to have been carried out on the boxer in New Delhi in March 2023 - which triggered the boxer's disqualification. The document published summarises the findings on Khelif as 'abnormal', stating: 'Chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype." A karyotype refers to an individual's complete set of chromosomes, which in Khelif's case has been reported by (IBA) as being XY, the male pattern. The alleged test results carry the letterhead of Dr Lal PathLabs in New Delhi, accredited by the American College of Pathologists and certified by the Swiss-based International Organisation for Standardisation. This directly challenges what IOC spokesman Mark Adams said in a tense news conference at the Paris Olympics. Gender row Olympics boxer Imane Khelif fires defiant message to Donald Trump after 'eye-opening experience' He described the results that saw Khelif banned as 'ad hoc' and 'not legitimate'. IOC president Thomas Bach even claimed that the results are the product of a Russian-led misinformation campaign. It followed after the IBA - headed by Russia's Umar Kremlev - had been stripped of IOC recognition in a row over ethics and financial management. Khelif has always denied being a biological male and even named JK Rowling and Elon Musk in a cyberbullying lawsuit. And the 26-year-old has vowed to fight on, even eyeing another gold at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. But World Boxing has ruled that Khelif is ineligible to enter future events as a woman without first submitting to the same chromosome testing that has already triggered the boxer's disqualification at global level. The governing body - provisionally approved to run Olympic boxing in LA - announced that all athletes in its competitions over 18 years old must undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) genetic test to determine their sex. The test detects chromosomal material through a mouth swab, saliva or blood. Khelif has failed to provide any evidence of having female chromosomes in the nine months since the gender scandal erupted. In February, Khelif spoke out in her defence and wrote: 'For two years, I have taken the high road while my name and image have been used, unauthorised, to further personal and political agendas through the spreading and dissemination of baseless lies and misinformation. But silence is no longer an option. 'The IBA, an organisation that I am no longer associated with and which is no longer recognised by the IOC, have again made baseless accusations that are false and offensive, using them to further their agenda. "This is a matter that concerns not just me but the broader principles of fairness and due process in sport. 'My team is carefully reviewing the situation and will take all necessary legal steps to ensure that my rights and the principles of fair competition are upheld. "Those responsible for these actions must be held accountable, and we will pursue all legal avenues to ensure that justice prevails.' SunSport has reached out to the IOC for comment.
