Despite clarifications from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that Khelif was born, raised, and assigned female, she has been mislabeled as a “transwoman” by right-wing figures like JK Rowling and Elon Musk.

This incident is part of a larger pattern of women of color being labeled as men or trans when they defeat white women in sports. This has happened to notable athletes like Serena Williams, Caster Semenya, and Brittney Griner. The common thread is that these women have been subjected to scrutiny and discrimination due to their failure to conform to traditional white femininity.

The IOC has emphasized that Khelif was unfairly disqualified by the International Boxing Association (IBA) and that her participation in the Olympics was legitimate. However, the damage has already been done, with Khelif’s victory being overshadowed by misinformation and bigotry.

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