Strap in, folks; we have another anti-trans moral panic!
Yesterday, Imane beat Italian boxer Angela Carini in 46 seconds after the latter ended their bout.
(Going to answer that one here: No).
She’s a 25-year-old boxer who has competed on an international level since 2018.
She initially had difficulties entering the sport, as her father did not think boxing was for girls.
So, why the gender panic in the first place?
Let’s take a moment to discuss the IBA.
The IBA also faced controversy for itstieswith Russia.
And, the IOC cleared both Imane and Yu-ting to compete in the games.
Subsequently, after the “backlash” ensued, they issued astatement.
“Every person has the right to practise sport without discrimination,” the IOCs statement began.
“These two athletes were the victims of a sudden and arbitrary decision by the IBA.
“Such an approach is contrary to good governance.
These women have been competing in competitions for many years… Testosterone is not the perfect test.
And, I’m not from a country where it’sillegalto transition, which is the case in Algeria!
There are no trans women boxing in the Olympics.
