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Olympic Committee Criticized for Allowing Boxers With ‘XY Chromosomes’ To Compete in Women’s Tournament

A critic of transgender athletes in women’s sports, Riley Gaines, warns of ‘men punching women in the face with the intent of knocking them unconscious.’

Imane Khelif, of Algeria, right, delivers a punch to Mariem Homrani Ep Zayani, of Turkey, during their women's light weight 60kg preliminary boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on July 30, 2021, at Tokyo.
Imane Khelif, of Algeria, right, delivers a punch to Mariem Homrani Ep Zayani, of Turkey, during their women's light weight 60kg preliminary boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on July 30, 2021, at Tokyo. AP/Themba Hadebe, file

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