Khalif: IOC Must Run Any Eligibility Genetic Test (Full Transcript)

2024 Olympic boxing champion Iman Khalif says she’ll undergo a genetic eligibility test only if administered by the IOC, citing trust and fairness.
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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Iman Khalif won Olympic gold in 2024, but was banned by her own sports body last year, told she had to undergo a controversial genetic test to confirm she is eligible to compete in women's boxing. Now she tells me she is willing to do that, but only if the IOC run it.

[00:00:19] Speaker 2: Of course, I personally have a lot of confidence in the Olympic Committee, and it is the big Olympic Committee that should be involved in this matter. Of course, we are willing to do any action to support the partilakers, but our main concern is also to protect women.

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Iman Khalif, the 2024 Olympic women’s boxing gold medalist, says she is willing to undergo a controversial genetic eligibility test after being banned by her sports body, but only if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) administers it. A spokesperson expresses confidence in the IOC’s role, stating a willingness to take steps to support participants while emphasizing the need to protect women’s sport.
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Iman Khalif Will Take Eligibility Test Only Under IOC
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  • Khalif was previously banned by her sports body pending a genetic eligibility test for women’s boxing.
  • She is willing to take the test only if it is conducted by the IOC.
  • The IOC is framed as a trusted authority to oversee sensitive eligibility matters.
  • The stated priority is supporting athletes while protecting women’s competition category.
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Neutral: The tone is measured and procedural, focusing on governance, eligibility testing, and safeguarding women’s sport rather than expressing strong emotion.
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