The Paris Olympic 2024 Match has been a spectacle of athletic prowess and intense competition. However, it has also been marred by several controversies. From gender disputes to disqualifications, these events have sparked debates worldwide. Here, we take a look at the five biggest controversies of the Paris Olympic 2024 Match.
1. Gender Row Surrounding Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting both won gold in their respective categories. However, their victories were overshadowed by controversy. Both athletes have XY chromosomes, leading to widespread accusations on social media that they were male. Despite being biologically female and disqualified from the 2023 Boxing World Championships, the IOC allowed them to compete in the Olympics.
Khelif and Lin faced significant backlash but ultimately silenced critics by securing gold medals.
2. Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the women’s 57kg freestyle wrestling final ended in disqualification. Phogat was found to be 100 grams overweight before the final match, despite being under the weight limit during her initial bouts. This led to her being stripped of her medal and barred from competing in the final.
Phogat’s case is currently being reviewed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), where a decision on whether she will receive a silver medal is pending.
3. Tom Craig’s Cocaine Controversy
Australian field hockey player Tom Craig was arrested in Paris for attempting to buy cocaine from a 17-year-old seller. Although he received only a warning and no formal charges, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) removed him from the remaining hockey events and barred him from further participation in Paris 2024.
Craig apologized for his actions, but the incident cast a shadow over Australia’s hockey campaign.
4. Jordan Chiles Loses Bronze After CAS Intervention
American gymnast Jordan Chiles initially moved from fifth to third place, earning a bronze medal after her coach Cecile Landi’s successful enquiry to the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) added 0.1 points to her score. However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) later determined that Landi’s enquiry was submitted 64 seconds past the permitted time, resulting in Chiles being stripped of her medal.
This decision sparked controversy and disappointment among Chiles’ supporters and the gymnastics community.
5. Luana Alonso’s ‘Expulsion’
Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso was reportedly asked to leave the Olympic camp due to ‘inappropriate’ behavior. However, Alonso denied these claims, stating she was not removed. The swimmer, who did not advance to the women’s 100m butterfly semi-final, made headlines by revealing that she had received a direct message from Brazilian footballer Neymar.
Alonso’s situation highlighted the complexities and pressures faced by athletes during the Olympics.
Conclusion
The Paris Olympic 2024 Match has been memorable not only for the athletic achievements but also for the controversies that have captured global attention. These incidents underscore the intense scrutiny and challenges faced by athletes at the highest level of competition. As the Olympics draw to a close, these controversies will continue to be discussed and debated, reflecting the complex nature of international sports events. Stay updated with the latest Olympic 2024 News from IPL365.
