IOC Criticizes IBA Gender Tests, Clears Disqualified Boxers for Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) criticized the International Boxing Association (IBA) for conducting illegitimate gender tests during the 2023 World Championships, leading to the disqualification of two female fighters. Cleared to compete in the Paris Olympics, the boxers were arbitrarily tested. The incident has escalated tensions between the IOC and IBA.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned the International Boxing Association (IBA) for conducting illegitimate gender tests that led to the disqualification of two female boxers at the 2023 World Championships. According to IOC spokesperson Mark Adams, the tests lacked credibility and were not conducted through a legitimate process.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, both disqualified mid-championship, have been cleared to participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Criticism towards the IBA has intensified, especially after Khelif's dominating win in the round-of-16 against Angela Carini, which ignited a social media storm.

IOC President Thomas Bach accused the IBA of launching a defamation campaign against the Olympic body, heightening the ongoing dispute. Meanwhile, both Khelif and Lin have advanced to the semi-finals, and national support for the athletes has been strong, with the Taiwan President and Khelif's father expressing pride and backing.