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Controversy surrounding Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting highlights the ongoing conflict between the IOC and IBA.
- Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting were previously disqualified from the Women's World Championships for failing gender eligibility tests.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports their participation in the Paris 2024 Games, countering the International Boxing Association's (IBA) stance.
- Hungarian boxer Anna Luca Hamori's social media post has intensified the debate, drawing widespread criticism.
- High-profile figures, including J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk, have weighed in on the issue, fueling public discourse.
- The controversy underscores broader tensions and the uncertain future of Olympic boxing.
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- Lin Yu Ting Taiwanese boxer
- Imane Khelif Algerian boxer
- International Boxing Association Sports organization
- International Olympic Committee Sports governing body
- J. K. Rowling British author
- Paris Capital of France
- Hungarian language Spoken language
- Elon Musk CEO of Tesla Motors
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