Summary
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Boxing Association (IBA) are in a public feud, impacting two female boxers at the Paris Olympics.
- Gender tests conducted by IBA disqualified boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, leading to social media abuse and speculation.
- Feud stems from past issues between IOC and IBA, with the latter being derecognized in 2023; controversy surrounds governance of amateur boxing competitions.
- The IOC maintains that the boxers are women based on eligibility criteria but faces questions about safety implications.