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When it comes to the Olympics, there are many romantic memories that likely spring to mind.
From Usain Bolt’s electrifying performance in London in 2012 to Derek Redmond’s emotional finish in 1992, from Cathy Freeman’s brilliant display in Sydney in 2000 to Andy Murray’s triumph at Wimbledon, the list goes on and on.
But the games are different now. As woke culture takes over the world, changing our planet, the Olympics is no different.
This was meant to be a tournament to remember for all the right reasons. The way Team GB have started out in France is a credit to everybody involved, with athletes living up to their brilliant reputations and propelling the nation up the medals table.
Imane Khelief has been allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics despite controversy surrounding the Algeria star
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But the sight of Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting winning at the Olympics has, for many, left a sour taste.
Khelif and Lin have faced plenty of criticism after failing gender eligibility tests at the World Boxing Championship last year. The reason why? Well, nobody quite knows.
The testing at the competition is confidential. There was no reason disclosed for the duo not being allowed to compete, besides the fact they didn’t meet the criteria.
Since then, it’s emerged that Khelif has a condition called DSD – Differences of Sex Development. Due to this condition, her chromosomes developed into X and Y – which is why she has higher testosterone compared to other female athletes.
The bottom line is that she was born female, however. Hence why the International Olympic Commitee is allowing her to compete in Paris, despite the criticism being levelled their way.
This is a problem of their making. Not Khelif’s, not Yu’s, theirs.
One thing worth nothing is that the Algerian has suffered nine defeats throughout her career. She competed at the last Olympics in Tokyo three years ago and lost to Ireland’s Amy Broadhurst in the round of 16. There was no noise about her involvement then.
But given her genetic make-up, there is a possibility that she has an unfair advantage. World Athletics, certainly, seem to operate with that trail of thought.
In July 2023, the governing body compelled DSD athletes to embark on a course of testosterone suppression to ensure they’re able to compete.
It is the IOC who call the shots out in France, however, meaning they’re not bound by the same rules.
It’s a complicated case. What it comes down to, however, is wokeness and how governing bodies are turning a blind eye for the purpose of equality, diversity and inclusion.
They want athletes to compete. They don’t want people (the left) raging should they forbid or ban somebody from taking part. That, in their eyes, is true equality. Everybody gets a chance.
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Yet it seems increasingly like females get the raw end of the deal. They are the ones having to fight against these people.
Deta Hedman, a darts player, has refused to face a transgender opponent twice so far this year. She has taken a stand and stuck to her guns, insisting she’s standing up for what is right.
She has called on darts chiefs to reach a compromise and introduce an ‘open’ category. This is the solution not just for one sport, but for all of them.
The problem, right now, is that women don’t have a choice. They are having to put up with all of this gender stuff, while also being the ones who suffer the most.
Imane Khelif’s win over Angela Carini on Thursday has been one of the biggest talking points of the Olympics so far
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An open category would change that. The few females that would happily compete against opponents with different genetical make-up would be entitled to do so. Men could face men, women, transgender people and anybody they want to.
It would free up the female category for females only. It would become a safe space once again, protecting their sport along the way.
Khelif and Yu are competing where they say, and feel, they belong. It’s the IOC, and wokeness, which is casting such a big shadow.
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