Imane Khelif vs Luca Hámori: the Algerian uses biological doping, says geneticist – UPDATED
Many celebrities, including J.K. Rowling, as well as numerous Hungarians, were outraged to learn that Luca Hámori would be facing Algerian boxer Imane Khelif in the quarter-finals of the 66-kilogram boxing category. The IBA disqualified Khelif from the 2023 World Championships due to her elevated testosterone levels and XY chromosomes. Some even claimed that she was biologically male. Here is what András Falus, a prominent Hungarian geneticist, had to say on the matter.
Imane Khelif’s hormonal state differs from other women
According to Mr Falus, the International Olympic Committee approved the 25-year-old Algerian boxer’s participation based on her female genitalia, despite her possessing Y chromosomes.
Our genetic information is contained in 23 pairs of chromosomes. The 23rd pair comprises two special chromosomes, X and Y, which determine our sex. Women have XX chromosomes, while men have XY. Consequently, our bodies develop differently, with men typically developing stronger muscles, which can be decisive in sports such as boxing. This is why men do not compete against women in the ring.
The Hungarian expert noted that Khelif’s hormonal state differs from that of other women, particularly due to elevated testosterone levels. This results in her muscles developing differently. Such a genetic condition occurs in 1-2% of the population, Falus told infostart.hu.
Khelif to face Hungarian Hámori today
Khelif’s previous opponent, Italian Angela Carini, withdrew from their bout on 1 August due to Khelif’s extreme strength and powerful punches, which left Carini in tears.
Professor Falus, who was awarded the Széchenyi Prize, stated that testosterone levels in women with this genetic disorder may be up to a hundred times higher than in ordinary women, representing a form of biological doping. It is not the coach who enhances strength but rather the athlete’s own body.
Khelif is set to face Hungarian Luca Hámori in the boxing ring today. Hámori has stated that she does not mind whether her opponent is male or female and is determined to win.
UPDATE: Khelif wins
Khelif won against Hámori 5-0 and burst into tears afterwards.
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I’d like to have Lady C comment on this. She was born with parts identified as male genetalia but was a female in every other respect….and had corrective surgery later in life. Does this man have all of the internal parts of a femal that result in monthly menstration etc? Sure that life had been difficult especially the teens under the circumstances because there is no femininity showing in body or facial features at all from what photos show. Maybe Budweiser and others can ruine their businesses further by making him their ‘face to the world’ rep. Normal people can then ignore their products some more.