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female boxing olympics

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mirrensidhe · 01/08/2024 00:24

I can't find the original thread posted here, so sorry to start another. For anyone interested the XY boxer, Imane Khelif is to box tomorrow: Live on Eurosport from 11:20 versus Angela CARINI from Italy. It beggars belief that a genetically determined male gets to box the shit out of a female.

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TheKeatingFive · 01/08/2024 09:12

Naunet · 01/08/2024 08:47

Yep, today the IOC feel it’s acceptable for a man to fight a woman and to have it broadcast around the world, whilst instructing journalists to use inaccurate language in order to hide their culpability. Tell me how this isn’t pure male supremacy?

It IS male supremacy. Anyone can see that.

LostTheMarble · 01/08/2024 09:12

KrisAkabusi · 01/08/2024 08:57

https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2024/0731/1462837-explained-the-gender-controversy-miring-womens-olympic-boxing/

I suggest everyone reads this article before getting out the pitchforks.

That suggests they have Y chromosomes. Having seen Khelif, it is very difficult to believe they’re ’just androgynous’ with XX chromosomes.

TheKeatingFive · 01/08/2024 09:11

Well now we all know how much the IOC value women in sports.

Btw, they were hoping that by slapping significant restrictions on what could/couldn't be said about the sex of the competitors that they could keep this largely out of the public eye.

GoldenPombear · 01/08/2024 09:06

If they have XY chromosomes they're a man. They shouldn't be anywhere near a woman's boxing match. @KrisAkabusi

Naunet · 01/08/2024 09:03

KrisAkabusi · 01/08/2024 08:57

https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2024/0731/1462837-explained-the-gender-controversy-miring-womens-olympic-boxing/

I suggest everyone reads this article before getting out the pitchforks.

Have you read the update on that article?

In the hours after this article was first published, the International Boxing Association (IBA) circulated a new public statement to international media. In it, the IBA says the disqualifications of the boxers were based on "recognised testing."
The statement says: "the athletes did not undergo a testosterone examination but were subject to a separate and recognised test, whereby the specifics remain confidential. This test conclusively indicated that both athletes did not meet the required necessary eligibility criteria and were found to have competitive advantages over other female competitors."

Naunet · 01/08/2024 08:47

Yep, today the IOC feel it’s acceptable for a man to fight a woman and to have it broadcast around the world, whilst instructing journalists to use inaccurate language in order to hide their culpability. Tell me how this isn’t pure male supremacy?

Mimififi · 01/08/2024 08:07

Yes that's the thing. I really feel for the beautiful Italian girl today, her country has spoken out but it's not enough. I don't think I can bring myself to watch the match.

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mirrensidhe · 01/08/2024 03:42

I suppose it is something these athletes have worked for their whole life and then to protest, imagine if nobody follows you. Thanks @JabbaTheBeachHut I am going to original thread.

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Mimififi · 01/08/2024 01:57

bridgetreilly · 01/08/2024 01:25

There needs to be a protest. Women cannot be expected to face men in the boxing ring.

I was hoping for a mass protest against the Dutch volley ball player who taped a 12 year old. I fully expected his teammates & competitors to boycott.. Sadly didn't happen.

Mimififi · 01/08/2024 01:56

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bridgetreilly · 01/08/2024 01:25

There needs to be a protest. Women cannot be expected to face men in the boxing ring.

JabbaTheBeachHut · 01/08/2024 00:33

This thread?

I've never heard of either of them but I put the name into the search function for you.

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