Elon Musk Declares: “No Biological Males Allowed in Women’s Sports” – The Tweet That Ignited a Firestorm
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again stirred intense debate on social media after posting a controversial tweet about gender and sports. In his post, Musk stated: “No biological males allowed in women’s sports. Period.” The tweet quickly went viral, sparking both support and outrage across Twitter (now X).
Musk’s Stance on Fairness in Sports
Elon Musk has previously voiced his opinions on fair competition in athletics, aligning with those who argue that biological differences give transgender women an unfair advantage in women’s sports. His latest comment reignited the ongoing discussion about inclusion versus fairness in athletics, a topic that has been highly divisive in recent years.
Supporters of Musk’s statement argue that women’s sports should be protected from biological advantages that could compromise fair competition. Many praised Musk for speaking out on an issue that major organizations have struggled to address.
Backlash and Accusations
On the other hand, critics accused Musk of fueling discrimination and intolerance. Advocacy groups and public figures quickly responded, arguing that transgender athletes deserve respect and the opportunity to compete. Some high-profile figures called Musk’s stance “ignorant” and “anti-LGBTQ+”, while others demanded that X take action against what they deemed as harmful rhetoric.
The Growing Debate
Musk’s tweet is part of a larger global discussion on transgender participation in sports, with organizations like the International Olympic Committee (IOC), NCAA, and FIFA facing pressure to refine policies on inclusion. Some governing bodies have already placed restrictions on transgender athletes in certain sports, citing scientific research on physical advantages.
As the controversy unfolds, one thing remains certain: Elon Musk has once again positioned himself at the center of a heated cultural debate, showing no hesitation in sharing his views—regardless of the backlash.
Elon Musk Shares “Men Don’t Belong In Women’s Sports” Post Amid Gender Row
The bout lasted 46 seconds as Italy’s Angela Carini withdrew from the contest after being struck multiple times in the face.
Italy’s Prime Minister Georgian Meloni also reacted to Angela Carini’s defeat.
Paris:Tesla CEO Elon Musk has backed Italian boxer Angela Carini after her loss to Algerian fighter Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. The bout lasted only 46 seconds as Carini withdrew from the contest after she was struck multiple times in the face. The Italian boxer, on her knees, sobbed in the middle of the ring after the defeat. She did not shake hands with Khelif, who made her place in the quarterfinals of the category following the match.
Musk retweeted an X post by American swimmer Riley Gaines who wrote, “Men don’t belong in women’s sports #IStandWithAngelaCarini.”
“Absolutely,” Musk wrote in a retweet of Gaines’ initial message.
In another post, Musk dared Kamala Harris to comment on the controversy. “Kamala Harris supports this… Vote accordingly,” an X user wrote to which Musk replied, “True or let her deny it.”
Italy’s Prime Minister Georgian Meloni also reacted to Angela Carini’s defeat and said that it “was not an even contest”.
“I have a big pain in my nose and I said, ‘Stop’. It’s better to avoid keeping going. My nose started dripping (with blood) from the first hit,” Carini said.
Khelif was cleared to take part in the Olympics despite getting disqualified from the 2023 women’s world championships after she reportedly failed the gender eligibility tests.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s decision to permit Khelif to compete has led to criticism from former female boxing champions, including Claressa Shields and Ebanie Bridges.
The IOC allowed two boxers to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics despite failing the gender eligibility tests for the World Boxing Championships last year.
In 2023, the Algerian boxer suffered disqualification hours before the gold medal match at the women’s World Championships. Khelif was reportedly disqualified for a high level of testosterone in her system.
