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Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Outside the box.
Understanding Gender Testing in Sports
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced controversy after her Olympic bout against Angela Carini ended in 46 seconds, leading to social media outrage and debates about her gender. Gender testing is essential in sports to prevent unfair advantages by identifying an athlete's sex through blood samples. The IAAF first implemented gender verification in 1996 but discontinued it in 1991, although it was used during the 1992 Olympic Games.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced controversy after her Olympic bout against Angela Carini ended in 46 seconds, leading to social media outrage and debates about her gender.
Gender testing is the procedure to identify whether a person is male or female, essential in sports to prevent unfair advantages.
Specialists conduct these tests through blood samples to determine chromosomes and sex hormones.
The IAAF first implemented gender verification in 1996 but discontinued it officially in 1991, though it was still used during the 1992 Olympic Games.
Gender testing is the procedure to identify whether a person is male or female, essential in sports to prevent unfair advantages.
Specialists conduct these tests through blood samples to determine chromosomes and sex hormones.
The IAAF first implemented gender verification in 1996 but discontinued it officially in 1991, though it was still used during the 1992 Olympic Games.
