The dispute has triggered conflicting official statements, pointed comments and unhinged social media posts, all whirling around two athletes in the women's boxing competition at Arena Paris Nord. "These are regular athletes who have competed for many years in boxing, they are entirely eligible and they are women on their passports." This case might be more incendiary because, instead of running or swimming fast, Khelif and Lin are delivering potentially lethal blows. Over the last 24 hours, much of the public discourse has inaccurately described Khelif and Lin as transgender. With the IOC temporarily in control of boxing at the Games, Khelif and Lin have had their eligibility restored.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 02, 2024 22:02 UTC