The runners, Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, both 18, are instead focusing on the 200 meters, a race for which the restrictions do not apply. He said he has an obligation to the largest number of athletes in his sport to keep the playing field level, even if that made him an enemy among a segment of those he is also supposed to represent. Organizations who support a broader view of inclusion like Athlete Ally have accused World Athletics of violating competitors’ human rights. That is not to disparage the minority condition.”Of course, the playing field in international sports is never truly level, even in running, which is arguably the most accessible form of athletic competition. “When you throw testes into the mix or certain mechanical legs, it is altering the design.”

Source: International New York Times July 30, 2021 09:00 UTC