November 14th, 2025 – Q3

The Olympic Games have recently started. You are the head of the international Olympic Committee. You have worked hard for years to make these games a grand success. The hard work led to the highest ever participation of the women athletes. Media reports mentioned this Olympics to be first ever to achieve Gender Parity.

Every event was scheduled and completed in an efficient manner leading to worldwide appreciation of the management. However, one women’s boxing event became a hot topic of public debate. During the event, a participant Mrs. A used strong punches on her opponent. This led to nose bleeding of the opponent and her quitting the match, leading to Mrs A winning the game within a minute of its start.

The event attracted the global media attention. There were social media posts of Mrs A being a transgender. It was revealed that last year the International Boxing Federation disqualified Mrs. A because she failed a test. Some rumors also mentioned that she had male chromosomes (XY) hence she was not a female. Due to these rumors, the global leaders also criticized the selection and testing procedures formed by the Olympics Committee for the athletes.

However in her native country she has been supported as she had participated in many International Games previously as a female only. Many supporters are of the view that her participation in the Olympics is not a violation of any rule. She has valid documents for being a female. Above all she won the match because of her own dedication and hard work.

Facing the global media criticism, you called the meeting of The Olympics Committee to discuss the issue and take suitable actions.

Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case.

Evaluate the options available to the committee in the given scenario.

What steps should be taken by the Sporting Authorities to protect and promote the transgender rights in the sports events? (Answer in 250 words 20 Marker)