Sex verification in sports

The controversy surrounding trans and intersex women in the women's boxing tournament at the Paris Olympics may soon have a resolution. Gabriel Martelli, director of the coaching committee at the International Boxing Association, suggested that introducing a third category in boxing is under consideration.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif made history by winning gold in Paris, becoming the first female Olympic boxing champion from an African nation. Her victory in the women's 66kg boxing tournament came after a contentious final against China's Yang Liu, where Khelif secured the win by unanimous decision on points.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, whose Olympic participation has been surrounded by gender-related controversy, is now on the verge of winning gold in Paris. Khelif advanced to the final of the women's 66kg category after securing a victory in her semi-final match against Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng on Tuesday. She is set to compete for the gold medal against China's Yang Liu on August 9.

The decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow two female boxers with male chromosomes (intersex), but who are biologically women, to compete in the Paris Olympics has sparked reactions.

Zohreh Koudaei, 32, has since responded to the JFA’s request for a “gender verification check”