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Paris, August 5, 2024 – The International Boxing Association (IBA) is at the center of controversy after its president, Umar Kremlev, demanded that Olympic athletes Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting prove that they were born female. This demand follows a contentious incident during the World Championships in Delhi, where both athletes were barred from competing after failing a gender verification test, despite later being allowed to participate in the Olympics.
Key Points:
- Event: Press briefing by IBA in Paris.
- Date: August 5, 2024.
- Issue: Gender verification of athletes Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting.
- IBA’s Position: Both athletes should prove their female birth status to continue competing.
IBA president Umar Kremlev has told the Olympic boxers to prove itPhoto by(Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Kremlev, accompanied by IBA CEO Chris Roberts, made it clear that the association stands by the results of the initial gender verification tests. “The tests show they were men. We don’t verify what they have between their legs,” Kremlev stated, highlighting the seriousness of the issue. He added, “We don’t know if they were born like that, or if some changes were made. The second tests confirmed the first tests. If people have doubts, refer to them. They can make their own tests.”