Controversy Surrounding Imane Khelif and the AP Female Athlete of the Year Award
WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark wins Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year despite competition from controversial boxer Imane Khelif who failed a gender test but won gold at the Olympics. Khelif and another athlete were disqualified from IBA women's tournaments due to XY chromosomes. IOC criticized IBA for unfair testing. Khelif is known for a quick victory at the Olympics.
Key Points
- Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting were disqualified from IBA women's tournaments for failing unspecified tests related to gender
- IOC criticized IBA for unfair testing standards
- Imane Khelif won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite controversy
Pros
- Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year
- Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting win gold at 2024 Paris Olympics
Cons
- Imane Khelif failed a gender test and was disqualified from IBA women's tournaments