The world is reeling in shock at Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s presence in female boxing at the Paris Olympics 2024. Khelif was previously barred by the International Boxing Association (IBA) for failing a testosterone test in 2023. However, the Algerian was allowed to compete in the Paris Olympics 2024 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
In the Round of 16, Imane Khelif’s knocks made the Italian boxer, Angela Carini, withdraw from the match in 46 seconds. The Italian boxer broke down in the ring as her Olympic dreams crashed at the hands of Khelif! Social media is angry at the IOC for allowing Khelif to hit a woman boxer. However, while under the IBA’s rebukes, the IOC has come out to support the Algerian boxer. So what is the truth behind this sporting controversy?!
Imane Khelif And The DSD Debate At Paris Olympics 2024
Imane Khelif is an Algerian boxer whose passport gender is female. Algeria is a Muslim nation where LGBTQIA+ finds no support. Hence, many wonder how a Muslim male became a WOKE transgender female without attracting the Sharia penalty. The answer to this question lies in understanding DSD!
Reports state that Imane Khelif suffers from DSD, which stands for Differences in Sex development.
The genetic disorder is not rejected by the hardcore Muslim nation!
🇩🇿 Imane Khelif … born as a woman with hyperandrogenism, with female “parts”, but with XY chromosome, with heightened testosterone leading to male physique.
Generally it’s an edge case and not a dude, switching gender.
So now, the question is if Imane should be allowed to box… https://t.co/cr4EeC9N53 pic.twitter.com/pnVEruH02D
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) August 2, 2024
Some may understand it as the Kinnar or Intersex identity. However, Imane Khelif does not identify as Intersex. The boxer prefers to use the female gender in all official documents. However, reports state that medical tests prove Imane Khelif has XY chromosomes, usually present in men. This chromosome ensures that Imane’s body naturally releases more testosterone than normal female athletes. Hence, the Imane Khelif has an added genetic advantage against regular sportswomen!
IOC’s Support for Khelif in WOKE Olympics 2024
The IOC justified its decision to allow Khelif to participate through its spokesperson Marks Adams. Spokesperson Adams remarked that testosterone is not a perfect measure of eligibility! Thereby, stripping this hormone; which triggers differential muscle development, aggression, and strength; of its importance in the WOKE Olympics 2024! Additionally, he stressed that conversations on hormone-related controversy involve real people with real lives.
Adams further explained that each sporting organization needs to tailor its testing and eligibility criteria based on its unique requirements. This decision came after the IOC stripped the IBA of international recognition in 2023. The stated cause was governance and financial issues. However, many speculate that the real cause was IBA’s Russian connection.
Add to the mix, IBA’s stance on hormone levels and chromosomes that prevents WOKEness in sports, and you have a recipe for conflict!
Normal world would call this abuse😡
Born a man, Algeria's Imane Khelif is allowed to fight Italy’s Angela Carini in 66kg women's boxing prelims at #Olympics2024Paris #AngelaCarini couldn't handle Khelif's opening punches & gave up in mere 45 seconds#ImaneKhelif has already… pic.twitter.com/SMyBoQE85L
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) August 1, 2024
The IOC argued that Khelif’s eligibility to compete was evaluated based on the gender-related rules that applied during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The boxer was also part of the Tokyo Olympics. Thus, justifying their decision by underscoring the IOC’s deep compliance with gender politics. WOKE Olympics 2024 boasts of “gender” parity by having equal numbers of male and female competitors for the first time in Paris.
However, many wonder how many of these females are true women in the “XX chromosome” sense of the word!
IBA’s Harsh Rebuke and Public Outcry
In stark contrast to the IOC’s gender-inclusive strategy, the Russian-led IBA harshly rebuked the IOC’s decision. The IBA accused the IOC of inconsistent application of eligibility criteria. The association reaffirmed that Khelif, along with Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, have a competitive advantage due to their elevated testosterone levels.
The IBA’s criticism has intensified the debate on the fairness and integrity of women’s sports and spaces.
So che non mollerai, Angela, e so che un giorno guadagnerai con sforzo e sudore quello che meriti. In una competizione finalmente equa. pic.twitter.com/bJ2GfAUTzq
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) August 1, 2024
The controversy has elicited strong reactions from various public figures. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni criticized the IOC for allowing athletes with “genetically male” characteristics to compete against women. The right-wing leader argues that this undermines women’s rights and the principle of an even playing field. PM Meloni stressed the importance of ensuring parity and fairness in sports competitions.
Former US President Donald Trump also weighed in on the issue. He declared on his Truth Social network that he would “keep men out of women’s sports.” Thereby, echoing concerns about fairness and safety in women’s sports. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova described the situation as “deplorable” and alleged that Khelif was a “biological man,” further fueling the controversy.
#Angelacarini rightly followed her instincts and prioritized her physical safety, but she and other female athletes should not have been exposed to this physical and psychological
Violence based on their sex.— Reem Alsalem UNSR Violence Against Women and Girls (@UNSRVAW) August 1, 2024
Even the UNSR representative found the inclusion of a previously disqualified XY-female into an XX-female category to be an act of violence!
A Predictable WOKE Ending?
Despite the backlash, Khelif remains determined to pursue the Olympic dream. The boxer states an intention to win gold. However, political and social uproar over the Algerian boxer’s participation may make Paris and the IOC apologize before long. After all, Paris went on bended knees to say sorry for its ultra-WOKE opening ceremony!
As the sporting world grapples with this complex issue, the future of the defeated female boxer Italian Angela Crini is sealed by her withdrawal. However, the very public backlash shows that there is a need for clear, fair, and transparent guidelines that ensure justice for all athletes. The clash between the IOC and IBA over Khelif’s participation shows the hidden WOKE inclusivity agenda prevalent at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Olympics, once a symbol of sporting excellence, is now suspected to be an agency to showcase LGBTQIA+ awareness.
The Woke Olympics pic.twitter.com/2rOUeyGtJx
— Mahi (@mahi_tst) August 1, 2024
The IOC’s, ‘my way or the highway stance’ hinges on its own myopic view of this elite sports organization on equality for genuine females in the world of athletics.
Thus, Paris Olympics 2024 seems to scream loudly –
Welcome to the World of WOKE Nuttiness!