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Olympics Transgender Controversy: Donald Trump vows to keep men out of women’s sports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to prevent males from participating in female sporting events if he is re-elected.

He has expressed concerns that the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports is damaging to the integrity of these competitions and needs to be addressed.

Known for his strong stance on this issue, the Republican presidential candidate seeking re-election has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that such situations are eliminated from sports.

“I will make sure that men are kept out of women’s sports,” Trump wrote on social media, as reported by The Telegraph.

He made these comments after Angela Carini withdrew from her bout against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who is alleged to be transgender, at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Carini ended the fight just 46 seconds in after receiving the first punch. Khelif landed two heavy punches in the opening round, which seemed to have injured Carini’s chin.

Carini threw her helmet down and broke into tears as her coaches entered the ring to comfort her. Khelif was declared the winner after Carini chose to withdraw.

Khelif’s participation in the Olympics has sparked controversy, with many criticizing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing him to compete.

Along with Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu Ting, Khelif is one of the two transgender boxers cleared to compete at the Olympics.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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