Boxing’s ‘gender row’ at Paris Summer Olympic Games

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Boxing’s ‘gender row’ at Paris Summer Olympic Games

Steve Targett

Steve Targett

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Incomplete understanding of terminology and sex testing added to the media “storm” surrounding two gold-medal-winning female boxers [Image: Arisa Chattasa on Unsplash]

Sports physician Steve Targett discusses two athletes who were subjected to extremely unpleasant harassment, despite meeting the eligibility criteria for women’s boxing at the recent Olympic Games

Key points, It is important that everyone, irrespective of their gender identity or sex variations, can practice sport in a safe, harassment-free environment. , Pract Green w Pale Yellow