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Olympics-Paris Games gender row was product of Russian fake news campaign-IOC's Bach


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A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign and had little to do with reality, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Saturday. Bach, who is stepping down in June after 12 years in charge of the biggest job in world sports, said the IOC had needed to fight off many similar campaigns before and after the Paris Games. The boxing at the Paris Games was run by the IOC after it stripped the

The article from AOL News discusses a controversy surrounding the Paris Olympics, where World Athletics has decided to exclude transgender women who have gone through male puberty from competing in the female category, aiming to protect the integrity of women's sports. This decision has sparked a significant debate on gender equality and fairness in sports, with critics arguing that it discriminates against transgender athletes. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has left the decision to individual sports federations, leading to varied policies across different sports. The article highlights the ongoing tension between ensuring competitive fairness and promoting inclusivity, with opinions divided among athletes, sports officials, and advocacy groups.

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