Mark Adams, an IOC spokesperson, confirmed that there is no issue with the participation of the two female boxers in the match, stating that gender cannot be determined solely by chromosomes.
Ahead of the match between Carini and Khelif, the issue of Khelif’s participation was raised even within Italian politics.
Andrea Abodi, Italy’s Minister of Sports, expressed concerns, saying, “At the highest stage of sports, the Olympics, both athlete safety and respect for fair competition must be guaranteed. However, Carini will not experience that.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also chimed in, stating, “I believe that an athlete with male genetic traits should not compete in women’s events.”
Ultimately, Carini did not receive the safety assurance that Italian citizens were worried about. After being hit in the face by Khelif’s punch right after the match began, Carini went to the Italian corner to adjust her headgear within 30 seconds.
However, she immediately started crying, declared her withdrawal, and left the ring.
According to Reuters, Carini said through tears, “I have always been loyal to my country. This time, I couldn’t fight anymore, so I gave up the match. I felt intense pain in my nose and could not continue.”
1. If you have an Y chromosome, screw off from XX sports and go compete in your own category you f*ckers
2. Freaking hilarious, they have no confidence fighting among men, so the f*cker comes in womens sports to brag about his win?
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4. They should create a 3rd category for transgenders, just make them fight between them… Tsk
5. I feel bad for her ㅠㅠ
6. This is f*cking cowardly, in the end, men are still stealing from women
7. What a coward!!!!!
8. In the end, this will only penalize women, ha I feel bad
9. Chromosomes aside, just from the way he looks, that’s a man
10. How is XY chromosomes considered a woman?