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Chromosome testing ‘scientifically not true anymore’ says IOC president

August 10, 2024 | | Print Article

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach revealed Friday that he no longer believes in biological science.

Speaking at a press conference, he was asked about the controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu Ting, two biological males who have been competing as women.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has for its part already disqualified both fighters because DNA testing proved they both boast XY chromosomes, but the IOC has refused to follow the course.

Questioned about this discrepancy on Friday, Bach essentially revealed that he doesn’t believe in basic chromosomal (biological) science.

“This is not a question of inclusion…this is a question of justice,” he said when asked if so-called “inclusion” is being prioritized over fairness and women’s safety.

“It is not as easy as some may, in this culture war, may now want to portray it, that the XX or the XY is the clear distinction between the men and women,” he continued. “This is scientifically not true anymore, and therefore these two are women and they have the right to participate in the women’s competition.”

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During the same stunning press conference, Bach also acted as if there doesn’t already exist a simple way to determine someone’s biological sex.

“We have said from the very beginning, if somebody is presenting us scientifically a solid system how to identify men and women, we are the first ones to do it,” he said. “We do not like this uncertainty.”

“We do not like it for the overall situation for nobody, so we would be more than pleased to look into it. But what is not possible is that somebody is saying, you know, this is not a woman just by looking at somebody or by falling prey to a defamation campaign by not a credible organization,” he added.

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In fairness to Bach, his demented, anti-science views align perfectly with the IOC’s “portrayal guidelines.”

“A person’s sex category is not assigned based on genetics alone and aspects of a person’s biology can be altered when they pursue gender-affirming medical care,” the guidelines read.

Notice the use of the left-wing term “gender-affirming medical care,” which is the left’s way of talking about transgender surgery.

All this comes about a week after the IBA released a statement doubling down on their test results from last year.

“Point to note, the athletes did not undergo a testosterone examination but were subject to a separate and recognized test, whereby the specifics remain confidential,” the organization said.

“This test conclusively indicated that both athletes did not meet the required necessary eligibility criteria and were found to have competitive advantages over other female competitor,” they added.

All this also comes days out from Khelif pummeling a biological woman, Angela Carini, during an Olympic boxing match:

In fact, Khelif hit Carini so hard that she voluntarily bowed out of the boxing match only seconds into the fight. After abandoning the fight, Carini broke down into tears as she recounted what had just occurred.

“I am heartbroken,” she said. “I went to the ring to honor my father. I was told a lot of times that I was a warrior but I preferred to stop for my health. I have never felt a punch like this.”

“I got into the ring to fight. I didn’t give up, but one punch hurt too much and so I said enough. I’m going out with my head held high,” she added. “After the second punch, after years of experience, I felt a strong pain in the nose. I said enough because I didn’t want,  I couldn’t finish the fight after the punch to the nose. So it was better to put an end to it.”

“I am in pieces because I am a fighter. They taught me to be a warrior. I have always tried to behave with honor. I have always represented my country with loyalty. This time I didn’t manage to because I couldn’t fight anymore. Regardless of the person I had in front, of me, which didn’t interest me, regardless of all the row, I just wanted to win. I wanted to face the person that I had in front of me and to fight,” she added.

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