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West Australian
3 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Imane Khelif: World Boxing tells Olympic gold medallist they must be sex tested before competing again
One of world sport's most controversial athlete's, Imane Khelif, has been dealt a body blow after the World Boxing organisation mandated that she must undergo sex testing before she will be able to compete in all-female matches again. The Paris Olympics boxing tournament was thrown under the world spotlight when Khelif competed in the women's 66kg category and one of her competitors was reduced to tears before throwing in the towel after 46 seconds of their bout, stating she should not have to fight a man. Despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships organised by the International Boxing Association for allegedly failing to meet gender eligibility criteria, Khelif was given the green light to compete in Paris and duly took the gold medal for her native Algeria. World Boxing announced on Friday that they are introducing mandatory sex testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wishing to take part in their competitions. The body - who will oversee boxing at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 - said they had written to the Algerian boxing federation to say that until Khelif had undergone the test, she would not be able to compete in next month's Eindhoven Box Cup or any other women's event under their authority. World Boxing said they were introducing the rules as part of a new policy on sex, age and weight 'to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women'. The letter stated that in the event of a challenge by the federation or by World Boxing to Khelif's sex certification, Khelif would remain ineligible to compete until the dispute was resolved. In a television interview in March about the row over her involvement at the Olympics,Khelif said: 'I see myself as a girl, just like any other girl. 'I was born a girl, raised as a girl and have lived my entire life as one. 'I have competed in many tournaments, including the Tokyo Olympics and other major competitions, as well as four World Championships. 'All of these took place before I started winning and earning titles. But once I began achieving success, the campaigns against me started.' All athletes over 18 wishing to compete in a World Boxing owned or sanctioned event will need to undergo a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test to determine their sex at birth and their eligibility to compete. Athletes deemed to be male at birth, as evidenced by the presence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a difference of sexual development (DSD) where male androgenisation occurs, will be eligible to compete in the male category, World Boxing said. Angela Carini representing Italy said she withdrew from the Olympic bout against to Khelif 'safeguard her life'. Carini's headgear became dislodged twice after punches before she quit and refused to shake Khelif's hand after the decision was announced. 'She felt pain in the nose and said to me, 'I don't want to fight more',' her Italian coach Emanuele Renzini said. 'People say, 'Don't go, it's dangerous, she's a man'. Maybe it's this (why she quit). 'It's not my decision, It's a difficult decision.'' With AAP.
Perth Now
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Body blow as Olympic gold medallist must undergo sex test
One of world sport's most controversial athlete's, Imane Khelif, has been dealt a body blow after the World Boxing organisation mandated that she must undergo sex testing before she will be able to compete in all-female matches again. The Paris Olympics boxing tournament was thrown under the world spotlight when Khelif competed in the women's 66kg category and one of her competitors was reduced to tears before throwing in the towel after 46 seconds of their bout, stating she should not have to fight a man. Despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships organised by the International Boxing Association for allegedly failing to meet gender eligibility criteria, Khelif was given the green light to compete in Paris and duly took the gold medal for her native Algeria. World Boxing announced on Friday that they are introducing mandatory sex testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wishing to take part in their competitions. The body - who will oversee boxing at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 - said they had written to the Algerian boxing federation to say that until Khelif had undergone the test, she would not be able to compete in next month's Eindhoven Box Cup or any other women's event under their authority. World Boxing said they were introducing the rules as part of a new policy on sex, age and weight 'to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women'. The letter stated that in the event of a challenge by the federation or by World Boxing to Khelif's sex certification, Khelif would remain ineligible to compete until the dispute was resolved. In a television interview in March about the row over her involvement at the Olympics,Khelif said: 'I see myself as a girl, just like any other girl. 'I was born a girl, raised as a girl and have lived my entire life as one. 'I have competed in many tournaments, including the Tokyo Olympics and other major competitions, as well as four World Championships. 'All of these took place before I started winning and earning titles. But once I began achieving success, the campaigns against me started.' All athletes over 18 wishing to compete in a World Boxing owned or sanctioned event will need to undergo a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test to determine their sex at birth and their eligibility to compete. Athletes deemed to be male at birth, as evidenced by the presence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a difference of sexual development (DSD) where male androgenisation occurs, will be eligible to compete in the male category, World Boxing said. Angela Carini representing Italy said she withdrew from the Olympic bout against to Khelif 'safeguard her life'. Carini's headgear became dislodged twice after punches before she quit and refused to shake Khelif's hand after the decision was announced. 'She felt pain in the nose and said to me, 'I don't want to fight more',' her Italian coach Emanuele Renzini said. 'People say, 'Don't go, it's dangerous, she's a man'. Maybe it's this (why she quit). 'It's not my decision, It's a difficult decision.'' With AAP.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Imane Khelif banned from competing in women's World Boxing events
Imane Khelif, whose gold medal at last year's Paris Olympics caused a global scandal, has been banned from competing in all future World Boxing events in the women's category unless the Algerian can provide proof of being biologically female. In a major development, World Boxing has bowed to intense pressure from campaigners for safety and fairness in women's sport, many of whom had expressed outrage that Khelif was being allowed to compete again in the female division at next week's Eindhoven World Cup in The Netherlands. The international governing body announced that Khelif, who was disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after tests indicated the presence of male chromosomes, would need to pass mandatory sex screening to be deemed eligible. So far, Khelif has not submitted to any such test in the nine months since a hugely controversial Olympic campaign, in which beaten Italian opponent Angela Carini said she had feared for her life. Instead the 26-year-old's efforts have been directed towards lawsuits against JK Rowling and Elon Musk and a heavily made-up appearance on the cover of Vogue Algeria. Khelif had pledged to defend Olympic gold at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, but that route appears to have been irrevocably closed off. 'The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on 'Sex, Age and Weight' to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women,' World Boxing said in a statement. 'The fighters' national federations will be responsible for administering the tests and providing the results to World Boxing.' The organisation confirmed that the decision was taken in response to 'the particular circumstances around some boxers': namely, Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, both of whom had been banned by the International Boxing Association after failing sex eligibility tests, but who were permitted to fight in Paris last year after the International Olympic Committee decided that womanhood could be determined by passport status rather than biology. World Boxing, provisionally approved to run the next Olympic event, confirmed it had informed Khelif and the Algerian federation of the shift in policy.
The Age
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Age
Imane Khelif banned from competing in women's World Boxing events
Imane Khelif, whose gold medal at last year's Paris Olympics caused a global scandal, has been banned from competing in all future World Boxing events in the women's category unless the Algerian can provide proof of being biologically female. In a major development, World Boxing has bowed to intense pressure from campaigners for safety and fairness in women's sport, many of whom had expressed outrage that Khelif was being allowed to compete again in the female division at next week's Eindhoven World Cup in The Netherlands. The international governing body announced that Khelif, who was disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after tests indicated the presence of male chromosomes, would need to pass mandatory sex screening to be deemed eligible. So far, Khelif has not submitted to any such test in the nine months since a hugely controversial Olympic campaign, in which beaten Italian opponent Angela Carini said she had feared for her life. Instead the 26-year-old's efforts have been directed towards lawsuits against JK Rowling and Elon Musk and a heavily made-up appearance on the cover of Vogue Algeria. Khelif had pledged to defend Olympic gold at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, but that route appears to have been irrevocably closed off. 'The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on 'Sex, Age and Weight' to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women,' World Boxing said in a statement. 'The fighters' national federations will be responsible for administering the tests and providing the results to World Boxing.' The organisation confirmed that the decision was taken in response to 'the particular circumstances around some boxers': namely, Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, both of whom had been banned by the International Boxing Association after failing sex eligibility tests, but who were permitted to fight in Paris last year after the International Olympic Committee decided that womanhood could be determined by passport status rather than biology. World Boxing, provisionally approved to run the next Olympic event, confirmed it had informed Khelif and the Algerian federation of the shift in policy.
7NEWS
7 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif facing sex testing to compete in World Boxing events
Imane Khelif must undergo sex testing if she wishes to compete in any women's event organised or sanctioned by World Boxing, the governing body has said. Khelif won gold in the women's 66 kilogram category at last summer's Olympic Games, having been cleared to compete despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships organised by the International Boxing Association for allegedly failing to meet gender eligibility criteria. World Boxing announced on Friday that they are introducing mandatory sex testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wishing to take part in their competitions. The body - who will oversee boxing at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 - said they had written to the Algerian boxing federation to say that until Khelif had undergone the test, she would not be able to compete in next month's Eindhoven Box Cup or any other women's event under their authority. World Boxing said they were introducing the rules as part of a new policy on sex, age and weight 'to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women'. The letter stated that in the event of a challenge by the federation or by World Boxing to Khelif's sex certification, Khelif would remain ineligible to compete until the dispute was resolved. In a television interview in March about the row over her involvement at the Olympics, Khelif said: 'I see myself as a girl, just like any other girl. 'I was born a girl, raised as a girl and have lived my entire life as one. 'I have competed in many tournaments, including the Tokyo Olympics and other major competitions, as well as four World Championships. 'All of these took place before I started winning and earning titles. But once I began achieving success, the campaigns against me started.' All athletes over 18 wishing to compete in a World Boxing owned or sanctioned event will need to undergo a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test to determine their sex at birth and their eligibility to compete. Athletes deemed to be male at birth, as evidenced by the presence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a difference of sexual development (DSD) where male androgenisation occurs, will be eligible to compete in the male category, World Boxing said.
