In the beginning, this decision was first made by the IBA Secretary General and CEO alone, according to the minutes that can be seen on their website.
After the fact, the IBA Board approved it and asked that the IBA Regulations be updated to include a process for handling future incidents like this.
The IBA need to “create a transparent process on gender testing,” according to the minutes. A statement about the subject has been released by the Olympic committee. Getty Images/Richard Pelham
A statement about the subject has been released by the Olympic committee. Getty Images/Richard Pelham
This arbitrary decision was made without adequate process, and it is the only basis for the present hostility against these two athletes.
