Archive · 5 Jun 2025
World Boxing Apologizes for Sex Testing Announcement
World Boxing apologized for including boxer Imane Khelif's name in an announcement about mandatory sex testing.
The announcement stated that Khelif might not be able to compete in the female category until she undergoes the test.
The tests will use a PCR genetic test, which athletes over 18 will have to take.
The president of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, personally apologized to the Algerian Boxing Federation for not protecting Khelif's privacy.
This happened after Khelif won a gold medal in Paris, and this move is part of a larger effort from World Boxing to oversee boxing in the 2028 Olympics.
World Boxing issued an apology regarding an announcement on mandatory sex testing.
Imane Khelif's name was included in the initial announcement.
The apology was for not protecting Khelif's privacy.
All athletes over 18 must undertake a PCR genetic test.
The test can be conducted via swab, saliva, or blood.
- Who
- World Boxing, Imane Khelif, Boris van der Vorst
- What
- World Boxing apologized for including Imane Khelif's name in announcement of mandatory sex testing.
- When
- Last week
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles
- Why
- To protect the privacy of Imane Khelif after naming her in their announcement.
- Organization
- World Boxing
- Athlete Involved
- Imane Khelif
- Testing Type
- PCR genetic test
- Test Method
- Nasal/mouth swab, saliva, or blood
- Target Audience
- Boxers over 18
- Apology Issued By
- World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst
- Event
- Paris Olympics