The International Olympic Committee (IOC) slammed the gender tests at the center of a controversy with two boxers fighting in the women’s division – Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting. The International Boxing Association (IBA) said in 2023 that Khelif and Lin were disqualified from the tournament for testing positive for "XY chromosomes" and have maintained that both fighters have an unfair advantage in the women’s division. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut IOC spokesman Mark Adams said Khelif and Lin were "carted off and tested" during the 2023 boxing world championships because "there were suspicions against them." The IBA defended its decision to disqualify Khelif and Lin in a statement on Thursday. "The IBA will never support any boxing bouts between the genders, as the organization puts the safety and well-being of our athletes first.

Source: Fox News August 05, 2024 07:00 UTC