IOC Chief Defends Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Caught In Gender Row, Calls it 'Politically Motivated’

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Published on August 4, 2024 - Duration: 03:01s

IOC Chief Defends Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Caught In Gender Row, Calls it 'Politically Motivated’

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has strongly defended the participation of boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting in the Paris 2024 Olympics amidst a heated gender debate.

Bach's comments come as the IOC faces scrutiny over the eligibility of these athletes, who have been at the centre of a contentious discussion about gender identity and sports.

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