"Why Were Usain Bolt And Michael Phelps Not Banned?": Taapsee Pannu's Debate-Stirring Verdict On Olympics Gender Row

22.08.2024 - 10:44 sports.ndtv.com

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was surrounded by controversy in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024. The pugilist won a gold medal in the women's 66kg category at the Games but the path to the glory was really a tough one for Khelif.

She saw questions being raised over her gender whenever she won a boxing bout. The criticism continued but Khelif didn't let all that impact her performance and clinched the top honour at the event in Paris.

While the debate over her gender row continues to gain prominance, Indian actress Taapsee Pannu gave a debate-stirring verdict.

While speaking about the Olympics gender row, as per ANI, Taapsee said that there is no fault of any athlete if he or she is born with some higher level of testosterone. "I played a role on that subject.

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