World Boxing’s New Sex-Testing Policy—and Khelif Controversy—Explained

The governing body announced all athletes over 18 years old in its competitions must undergo a genetic test to determine their sex at birth.

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National10 articles from 8 sources across the spectrum· Updated 481d ago

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. May 30, 2025Only center coverage:Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif requires gender test to continue fighting
  2. Jun 3, 2025World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy
  3. Jun 5, 2025World Boxing’s New Sex-Testing Policy—and Khelif Controversy—Explained

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Last development · Jun 5, 2025 — World Boxing’s New Sex-Testing Policy—and Khelif Controversy—Explained

How each side is putting it

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TimeLean Left· 481d ago

World Boxing’s New Sex-Testing Policy—and Khelif Controversy—Explained

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 481d ago

World Boxing apologizes to Imane Khelif, after new sex testing policy

Center

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Ran by 4 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC New York, +2 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 483d ago

World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy

NBC New YorkLean Left· 483d ago

World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 483d ago

World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 483d ago

World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy

ForbesCenter· 483d ago

World Boxing Issues Apology After Naming Imane Khelif In Sex Test Policy

CBS NewsCenter· 487d ago

Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif must take new sex test mandated by World Boxing before competing again

Right

1 viewpoint
Hot AirRight· 481d ago

Pfft: World Boxing Apologise to Imane Khelif for Announcing Ban over Gender Test

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 486d ago

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif requires gender test to continue fighting

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