Outrage as Boxer Abandons Olympic Fight After Punch by Opponent Failing Gender Eligibility Test
Disturbing Incident Sparks Controversy and Questions Gender Verification Policies
Paris Olympics Marred by Gender Eligibility Controversy
In a shocking turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Italian boxer Alessia Mesiano tearfully abandoned her bout after only 46 seconds on Thursday, refusing to continue the fight against Algerian opponent Imane Khelif.
The incident has ignited outrage and controversy, as Khelif had previously been barred from women's events due to failing a gender eligibility test. Despite the disqualification, Khelif was later reinstated after appealing the decision.
Khelif's victory and Mesiano's withdrawal have fueled concerns about the fairness and accuracy of gender verification policies in sport. Critics argue that such tests are unreliable and can exclude transgender athletes from participating in their chosen events.
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