Women's Boxing 2024

 Besides the controversy over the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games, there's big stink concerning what's going on in women's boxing. There are two fighters that are male, since they have been tested and have XY chromosomes, that are competing as women. One of them fought a woman boxer from Italy Thursday. The bout lasted 46 seconds - she got hit hard in the face and called it quits. The general consensus seems to be the "female" boxer has an unfair advantage and like in a civilized society, men should not be punching women. Something I totally agree with. However, I received an email from USA Boxing with a statement on their stance on the subject:

USA Boxing is aware of the ongoing situation regarding women’s boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Leading up to the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Paris Boxing Unit (PBU) have worked diligently with the Olympic medical staff to provide competition guidelines and standards for all competitors.

All qualified athletes have competed internationally for several years and in the qualifying events leading up to the Olympic Games. The athletes have passed the necessary and stringent medical testing and guidelines put forth by the IOC.

The eligibility rules in place for the Olympic Games have been in place for years and USA Boxing has confidence that the IOC and the PBU's eligibility requirements consider medical expertise and prioritize the safety of the athletes. USA Boxing prioritizes the safety of our boxers and would not knowingly enter our boxers into competitions unless eligibility rules relied on sufficient medical support. All boxers competing in Paris have qualified under their specific eligibility rules and regulations.

USA Boxing supports our Olympic Team and the decision to compete rests with them.

USA Boxing is confident that the PBU has followed, and will continue to follow, medical policies and rules to ensure the safety of all athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

I'm licensed by USA Boxing as a coach. I have to take a test over the rules every two years and take the Safe Sport test on the off years. As a coach, safety of the fighter is paramount and allowing men to compete against women goes against the rulebook and common sense. This nonsense needs to end and soon. USA Boxing should be ashamed of themselves for endorsing PBU's decision to allow the two boxers with XY chromosomes to compete in women's boxing. I might consider making an exception for eunuchs. That would show a serious commitment to their being considered a female.