Where are the liberal media 'fact checks' on Imane Khelif now?
By: Zachary Faria
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During the 2024 Olympics, liberal media "fact checks" had a lot to say about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's gender. Now that Khelif is refusing genetic sex testing while still trying to box women, where are those fact-checkers?
World Boxing introduced mandatory genetic testing for female boxers in May. Khelif is trying to get that testing requirement thrown out, appealing it to the Court of Arbitration for Sport so that the athlete can compete in the World Boxing Championships against women in September without undergoing genetic testing.
You may recall Khelif as being one of two women's boxers competing at the 2024 Olympics who had previously been banned by the International Boxing Association for failing genetic tests. The Olympics allowed them to compete because their passports listed them as female, and the two proceeded to beat every woman in their path.
At the time, people pointed out Khelif's failed IBA sex tests, but liberal media quickly declared the IBA to be a Russian propaganda organization. The Washington Post "fact checker" Glenn Kessler claimed that this was a "prominently debunked claim" initially "pushed by dubious Russian entities" and that "the questions surrounding Khelif's sex at birth … were settled." (Emphasis added). CNN's Daniel Dale called it a "lie" to claim that Khelif was a male who had "transitioned" and that the IBA, with its "extensive ties to the Russian government," had "never substantiated" its claims.
So here's a question now: If Imane Khelif truly is a female boxer, why not simply affirm that through a genetic test and move on with life? Why is Khelif so desperately committed to avoiding a noninvasive genetic test that every other female boxer will undergo with no problems?
The most likely answer is probably the correct one. The IBA could only release Khelif's genetic test results if Khelif requested it or if a court ordered it (which is why it couldn't "substantiate" that claim, Daniel Dale). Khelif refrained from suing the IBA for eligibility, which would lead to the public release of those records, and hasn't requested that the IBA release those results to show the world the truth. Now, Khelif is fighting against every opportunity to offer proof of being a woman. Why would Khelif be doing all this if there wasn't something to hide?
The claim that Khelif is a woman lies only with Khelif's passport and the word of the corrupt International Olympic Committee. Khelif could have easily proved being a woman multiple times over by now, but the athlete instead fights against any effort to secure a genetic, public answer to that question. Khelif's attempts to circumvent World Boxing's test indicate exactly where those test results would lead, so where are those liberal "fact checkers" who anointed themselves as the final arbiters of truth now?
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Where are the apologies from all the progressives mocking the woman boxer who complained about being beat up by a man?
Right next to the ones that blamed trump and MAGA for beating up Jussie Smollet. or the hands up don't shoot morons.
This is an issue that entirely rests with the governing bodies of the various sports.
In other words, I dont give a shit.
If they say he's a man he shouldnt box, if they say he isnt a man he should be allowed to. Or change the governing bodies.
Good stuff.
Don't ask questions like this unless you're willing to accept an answer you might not like.
No, actually, she just missed the deadline for the testing . It's not just her, though. So did several other fighters. Apparently, this new rule was sprung on them before they had a chance to get tested. I don't know how long it takes to get this done or what the procedure is, but Khelif is not the only fighter being denied permission to compete. The entire French team is also excluded. Additionally, fighters from Fiji, Nigeria, and Dominican Republic are also out.
From your link. Seems like plenty of time if it's something of importance.
Also from the link:
So, the tests were banned and NOT AVAILABLE in France which is why 5 of their fighters missed the deadline.
Seems like all of that is "of importance" and completely annihilates the religious conservatives' position that this specific athlete is somehow refusing to take the test and thus should be assumed to be male. But conservatives will never be accused of being cautious, they clearly prefer to just ignorantly come in and stomp all over every topic with their big beyond stupid religious opinions.
Huh, wonder why they were banned? I also wonder why the team management wasn't competent enough to take care of that beforehand...
Another good one, but I think you just described progressives....
Clearly, no one here really knows that.
Knows what? Which month June is?
You don’t know the process, and at least four countries lost athletes in this instance. But you have a weird need to obsess on just one person.
Hilarious....
Are you suggesting I have Khelif Derangement Syndrome?...
Hmm. Something to consider.
Lot's of wondering but zero actual logical thought. How do either of your made-up issues make any difference as to the facts of this case? This athlete did not refuse "genetic sex testing while still trying to box women" as this total bullshit seed claims. I'm not saying I know whether she is female or not, I'm simply pointing out that this was not as conservatives are framing it which makes conservatives dishonest fucking pieces of shit, but most people with more than half a brain know that already so they always take anything the dumb fuck MAGAites have to say with entire shaker of salt.
All he has to do is take a cheek swab. One can only imagine why he’s not been blue to accomplish that since June.
Unless you can prove we’re talking about a man, you should use female pronouns.
A genetic test that shows “Chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype" is proof. Until he submits evidence that overrides that conclusion (and he's avoiding the chance to do that) it would be dishonest to call him anything else. He can use whatever name he wants, but I'm not going to lie on his behalf.
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I guess stooping to the level of a four year old is your only option. Per you, all it takes for someone to use male pronouns is to want to be called by them. So, if you were consistent, you'd have to use male pronouns to refer to me regardless of reality. But you aren't and you obviously have no problem intentionally using pronouns incorrectly to advance your agendas regardless if they cause offense.
I call him a man because that's what he is per the scientific evidence. You use the wrong pronouns intentionally to provoke a response. See the difference?
Doubtful
Why are you mad? Do I have some reason to know you as male or female?
What scientific evidence?
"Unless you can prove we’re talking about a man, you should use female pronouns."
Why? Simply because he identifies as a woman. That's pretty weak and stupid reasoning
Sure, how else would I know?
There is no ‘her’ about this dude.
How do you know?
Perhaps he spent a night crying in the shower after doing his own examination...
Why do you call him a "she"?
Why wouldn’t I?