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Explained: Why are some debating the sex of two women boxers at Paris Olympics

Alleged to be a 'biological male', Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has reignited the debate over sex classification following a bout at the Paris Games

Controversy over the sex of athletes is not new to competitive sports. The question of whether a male athlete has ended up competing in the female category arose again in the boxing ring at the Paris Games. So, why is Algerian boxer Imane Khelif facing allegations of being a male competing as a female?

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