World Boxing, newly recognized by the IOC, aims to prioritize athlete safety as it prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics. Following controversies regarding competitor eligibility due to gender tests from the IBA, the organization acknowledges the complexities of gender issues in boxing. They plan to release a policy on transgender and DSD athletes soon, indicating a commitment to clarity and fairness in the sport. The IOC's role has grown more significant after it pulled recognition from the IBA and defended athletes' participation amidst heated debates.
"We put boxers first and the safety of athletes is absolutely paramount. We have recognized for some time that gender clarity is an extremely complex issue with significant welfare concerns."
"The IOC has repeatedly defended allowing Khelif and Lin to compete in Paris, dismissing the IBA's tests as 'illegitimate' ... eligibility was determined by the sex listed on the athletes' passports."
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