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‘This policy is designed to deliver a level playing field for men and women which ensures the safety of all participants,’ WBC officials say.
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The World Boxing Commission delivered a knockout blow to men competing in women’s sports Wednesday, announcing that fighters must compete only in divisions matching their birth-assigned gender — a decision that lands squarely in the center of ongoing debates over fairness and identity in sports.
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|The World Boxing Commission delivered a knockout blow to men competing in women’s sports Wednesday, announcing that fighters must compete only in divisions matching their birth-assigned gender — a decision that lands squarely in the center of ongoing debates over fairness and identity in sports.
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