I feel very upset for these women boxers. You make it to the Olympics and then you face a man!! It is beyond words! IOC need to be in the dock as well!
Thanks, Dusty. The situation with the men in the boxing is starting to get through to a wider audience, in my experience (not so much the soccer, unfortunately). I've had one unexpected discussion in the last 24 hours, and heard others talking about it. I doubt that there is going to be any change for this Olympics at this late stage - though I'd be delighted to be wrong! - but maybe for the future.
I have said before that the Pythons were prophets, but what does it say about society that we're living in a world where surrealism is normal!?
I hope you're right and I hope it gets reversed in due course before some woman is seriously injured or worse! Reduxx are busy seeing if they can identify any other larping men in the Olympics!!
Yes, surrealism has become reality - unbelievable!
Thanks for this excellent article, Dusty. You will have heard by now that Italy’s Angela Carini pulled out of the boxing. It’s utterly shameful that her Olympic dream is stolen by a larping man. I’m too angry & saddened to say more, except TT’s idea of Queen is inspired Will share.
I’m now steaming mad. Just watched BBC news and all they said was that the boxer failed an eligibility test. Later said that the boxer had raised testosterone. No mention that he is a male. 🤬🤬🤬
I'm actually doing an emergency update because the media has gone crazy including sources we normally wouldn't rely on but, as you point out, with the exception of the BBC. Thanks for the Mail piece which I have already caught up with - and loads more!!!!
Dear readers
I have added in a second Stop Press since EDI Jester has done a piece about the boxing (and other things)
Dusty
I am fearful for those women boxers. I hope they pull out.
Hi Sarah
Yes I am worried about them. If it goes ahead, I think they should pull out for their own safety.
What an appalling situation!
Dusty
After all the training and hard work they have put in, they end up in this situation!! It is a travesty!
Dusty
I agree. I’m beyond angry now. What else is there to say.
Thanks Dusty, a brilliant record of the insanity of our time.
Thanks, TT.
I feel very upset for these women boxers. You make it to the Olympics and then you face a man!! It is beyond words! IOC need to be in the dock as well!
Dusty
The list of people who should be in the dock grows ever longer.
Yes indeed. It is getting very Nuremberg!!
Dusty
Thanks, Dusty. The situation with the men in the boxing is starting to get through to a wider audience, in my experience (not so much the soccer, unfortunately). I've had one unexpected discussion in the last 24 hours, and heard others talking about it. I doubt that there is going to be any change for this Olympics at this late stage - though I'd be delighted to be wrong! - but maybe for the future.
I have said before that the Pythons were prophets, but what does it say about society that we're living in a world where surrealism is normal!?
Thanks, Jeremy.
I hope you're right and I hope it gets reversed in due course before some woman is seriously injured or worse! Reduxx are busy seeing if they can identify any other larping men in the Olympics!!
Yes, surrealism has become reality - unbelievable!
Dusty
Instead of a film clip, how about the Queen at the 2012 Olympics?
Great idea, TT! A proper opening ceremony!! Coming up next!
Dusty
Thanks for this excellent article, Dusty. You will have heard by now that Italy’s Angela Carini pulled out of the boxing. It’s utterly shameful that her Olympic dream is stolen by a larping man. I’m too angry & saddened to say more, except TT’s idea of Queen is inspired Will share.
Thanks Liz my wife just informed me. Glad she wasn’t badly hurt!! Utterly appalling!
Yes great idea about the Queen 😊
Dusty
Love your end pieces Liz. Today’s is perfect. And I completely agree, what on earth is there to say?
I’m now steaming mad. Just watched BBC news and all they said was that the boxer failed an eligibility test. Later said that the boxer had raised testosterone. No mention that he is a male. 🤬🤬🤬
Hi TT
I'm actually doing an emergency update because the media has gone crazy including sources we normally wouldn't rely on but, as you point out, with the exception of the BBC. Thanks for the Mail piece which I have already caught up with - and loads more!!!!
Dusty
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13698519/angela-carini-quit-save-life-stopping-olympics-imane-khelif.html