“Male” to Female Boxing Match at Olympics Earns Reaction from JK Rowling
JK ROWLING – The renowned author vehemently opposes the decision to allow a male boxer to compete against a female athlete in the Olympics, calling it a blatant display of men exerting power over women.
This stems from the controversial bout between Italian boxer Angela Carini and Algerian fighter Imane Khelif, which lasted only 46 seconds, sparked significant debate at the Olympics. Khelif, previously disqualified from the women’s world championships for failing gender eligibility tests, was allowed to compete. During the fight, Khelif’s powerful punches dislodged Carini’s chinstrap, bloodied her shorts, and caused severe pain, leading Carini to withdraw. Heartbroken, Carini stated she had never experienced such a punch and prioritized her health over continuing the fight, which she had entered to honor her father.
Carini, 25, from Naples, explained that the pain from the second punch was unbearable, forcing her to end the fight. She maintained that her decision to withdraw was made with dignity and maturity, emphasizing that entering the ring itself was a victory. Despite the controversy, she focused on her commitment to fight honorably and represent her country.
Carini refrained from judging whether Khelif should have been barred from the competition, stating it was not her role to make such judgments. Khelif, determined to win gold, expressed readiness to fight any competitor. The incident drew criticism from Reem Alsalem, the UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who argued that athletes with male genetic characteristics should not compete in women’s events.
Meanwhile, JK Rowling vehemently opposes the decision to allow a male boxer to compete against a female athlete in the Olympics, calling it a blatant display of men exerting power over women. She criticizes the organizers for permitting such matches, asserting that a young female boxer had her hard-earned achievements snatched away due to this decision.
Rowling denounces the safeguarding measures as ineffective and claims the incident will forever tarnish the Paris 2024 Olympics. She also condemns the men’s rights movement, describing it as a system that protects men while causing harm to women. Rowling urges those with differences in s*xual development (DSD) to avoid taking medals and causing injury to women athletes.