UN Official States "Men shouldn’t be in women’s sports competitions"
A UN official stated that male athletes possess an advantage over female athletes, suggesting that the two sexes should not compete against one another. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Reem Alsalem, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, asserts that athletes assigned male at birth should not participate in women’s sports due to the inherent unfair advantage they possess. Her remarks come in response to a transgender issue raised at the Paris Olympics, which has sparked discussions regarding participant safety and the integrity of sporting events.
In a report presented on Thursday, Alsalem expressed her concerns about the physical vulnerabilities female athletes may face when competing against biological males. She highlighted the necessity of having a separate category for women to provide equal, fair, and safe opportunities in sports, noting that “multiple studies offer evidence that athletes born male have proven performance advantages in sport throughout their lives,” as reported by Sky News.
Alsalem stressed that diluting the eligibility criteria in single-sex sports could result in “unfair, unlawful and extreme forms of discrimination against female athletes.” Therefore, she recommended that sports organizations “ensure that female categories in organized sport are exclusively accessible to persons whose biological sex is female” to maintain fair competition.
In her report, she also indicated that if an athlete's sex is “unknown or uncertain,” a respectful approach such as a cheek swab for genetic testing should be implemented.
Although Alsalem characterized the report as independent and authoritative, she clarified that it will not carry any legal weight. Nevertheless, she anticipates that it will enrich the dialogue surrounding human rights.
This report emerges amidst a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal in women’s boxing. Khelif was previously disqualified by the International Boxing Association after a DNA test suggested she was ineligible to compete in the women’s category. Khelif denied the allegations regarding her biological sex and has voiced concerns about “online harassment.”
In response to the situation, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach stated that there is no “a scientifically solid system how to identify men and women,” suggesting that chromosome testing alone is insufficient for distinguishing between the sexes. The IOC maintained that Khelif’s eligibility was ultimately determined by her passport, which classifies her as a woman.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
In a report presented on Thursday, Alsalem expressed her concerns about the physical vulnerabilities female athletes may face when competing against biological males. She highlighted the necessity of having a separate category for women to provide equal, fair, and safe opportunities in sports, noting that “multiple studies offer evidence that athletes born male have proven performance advantages in sport throughout their lives,” as reported by Sky News.
Alsalem stressed that diluting the eligibility criteria in single-sex sports could result in “unfair, unlawful and extreme forms of discrimination against female athletes.” Therefore, she recommended that sports organizations “ensure that female categories in organized sport are exclusively accessible to persons whose biological sex is female” to maintain fair competition.
In her report, she also indicated that if an athlete's sex is “unknown or uncertain,” a respectful approach such as a cheek swab for genetic testing should be implemented.
Although Alsalem characterized the report as independent and authoritative, she clarified that it will not carry any legal weight. Nevertheless, she anticipates that it will enrich the dialogue surrounding human rights.
This report emerges amidst a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal in women’s boxing. Khelif was previously disqualified by the International Boxing Association after a DNA test suggested she was ineligible to compete in the women’s category. Khelif denied the allegations regarding her biological sex and has voiced concerns about “online harassment.”
In response to the situation, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach stated that there is no “a scientifically solid system how to identify men and women,” suggesting that chromosome testing alone is insufficient for distinguishing between the sexes. The IOC maintained that Khelif’s eligibility was ultimately determined by her passport, which classifies her as a woman.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
