2024-08-07 00:57:41
In recent days, the women’s olympic boxing has been involved in controversy over the case of the Algerian boxer Imane Khelifwho has been accused of being biologically male and still competing in the women’s branch of her sport.
Others have defended Khelif, saying she cannot be transgender because sex changes are not permitted in her country or that she has passed Olympic Committee tests to be able to participate.
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Her physical appearance, as well as the strength of her punches, have caused reactions from some of her opponents at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Such is the case of the Italian Angela Cariniwho with tears in her eyes abandoned her fight with Imane, arguing that she had never been hit so hard.
Following Carini’s statements, a new theory has come to light as to why the Algerian fighter could have a more masculine physique and extraordinary strength; hyperandrogenism.
What is hyperandrogenism and what are its symptoms?
Hyperandrogenism is a medical condition in which a woman has excessively high levels of androgens (male hormones such as testosterone) in her blood.
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Among the most common symptoms in those suffering from hyperandrogenism are the development of certain masculine characteristics such as:
- Increased hair growth
- Menstrual cycle disorders
- Elimination of ovulation
- Deep voice
- Alopecia
- Acne
- Seborrhea
Suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, androgen-producing tumors and adrenal disorders can trigger this condition.
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Imane Khelif has defended herself against the accusations against her by claiming she is a woman, despite being disqualified in March 2023 from the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships for failing a gender test because she had competitive advantages over her opponents.
Her next fight will be on August 3 against the Hungarian Anna Luca Hamori.
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2024-08-07 00:57:41