1Sciences of physical activities and public health Laboratory (SAPSSP), Department of Sports and Physical Activities Technique Sciences, University of Mohamed Lamine Debaghine - Sétif2, El Hidab, Setif 19000, Algeria
2Psychology and Biological responses for Physical Sports Activity Laboratory, Department of Sports and Physical Activities Technique Sciences, University of Mohamed Cherif Msaadia, Soukahras 41000, Algeria
Gender Identity and Differences in Sexual Development Controversies in Women's Boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics: A Scoping Review of Policies and Challenges
J. Anthr. Sport Phys. Educ. 2025, 9(2), | DOI: 10.26773/jaspe.250401
Abstract
In boxing, the 2024 Paris Olympics attracted major debate on gender identification issues in women\'s events. Particularly for those with differences in sexual development (DSD), the cases underlined the difficulty of categorizing gender identity in sports. This debate emphasizes the difficulties sports officials have in managing fairness, inclusion, and human rights. Moving away from considering testosterone levels as the exclusive eligibility criterion, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has set policies to guarantee non-discrimination and justice. In the meantime, these rules have drawn criticism for potentially compromising the credibility of women's sports..
Keywords
gender identity, Paris Olympics, testosterone levels, sexual development, sports fairness, International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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