Associated Press takes a look at the reasons for eligibility in Olympic events where testosterone levels, not xy chromosomes, are the key criterion of eligibility in Olympic events where the sport’s governing body has framed and approved rules.
After knocking nine bells out of every opponent Imane Khalif claimed gold, without a word of complaint from the silver medallist who took defeat with more honour than the whiny Italian who complained about a biffed nose. Perhaps now the IOC and the IBA can agree on a method of testing to avoid further harassment of competitors in future.