Team GB two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams speaks out on gender boxing row
Friday, 2 August 2024 () Double Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams has given her support to Angela Carini after the Italian boxer abandoned a fight against an opponent who previously failed a gender eligibility test.
"It's not a black and white issue," says IOC spokesman Mark Adams after Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's 46-second win at the Paris Olympics sparked a furious row about gender eligibility rules. Khelif advanced to the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg category after unloading two strong punches to the...
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting won her first Olympic bout amid gender controversy, defeating Sitora Turdibekova in the 57kg category. Lin, like Algerian Imane Khelif, was banned by the International Boxing Association (IBA) but allowed to compete by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This situation highlights the conflict between IBA and IOC policies on gender determination in sports.
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Sir Andy Murray sits down with Sir Chris Hoy to reflect on his historic tennis career ,which ended with defeat in the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 men's.. BBC Sport
The 2024 Paris Olympics have been marred by several controversies. The opening ceremony faced backlash for a tableau reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper,” sparking debates between critics who saw it as offensive to Christians and supporters who hailed it as a victory for LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Additionally, Australian surfing judge Benjamin Lowe was removed from the panel after a photo with a competitor raised fairness concerns. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec drew attention by winning silver without standard shooting gear, igniting discussions on the role of equipment in performance. Lastly, boxing was embroiled in a gender debate when Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her match against Algerian fighter Imane Khelif, who had faced controversy over gender eligibility. These issues underscore the complex and evolving nature of the Olympic Games.
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Double Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams has given her support to Angela Carini after the Italian boxer abandoned a fight against an opponent who previously... Sky News
A controversy erupted during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games when Italian boxer Angela Carini refused to continue fighting just 46 seconds into her round of... Bangkok Post Also reported by •IndiaTimes