By Graham Dunbar
The International Boxing Association said Monday it will file criminal complaints against the International Olympic Committee in the U.S., France and Switzerland.
The Swiss-based IOC allowing women boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting compete and win gold medals in Paris last year “may serve as grounds for criminal prosecution,” the IBA claimed in a statement.
An executive order on transgender athletes by United States President Donald Trump was cited Monday by the Russian-led boxing body, which has been banished from the Olympics, to justify filing the criminal complaints.
“According to the Swiss law, any action or inaction that poses a safety risk to competition participants warrants investigation and may serve as grounds for criminal prosecution,” the IBA said, adding “similar complaints are to be filed with the Attorneys General of France and the USA.”
The IBA, which has been funded by Russia state energy firm Gazprom, also promised free legal
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insideeducation.co.za
