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Chand successfully challenged the IAAF’s stance on hyperandrogenism, prompting the world governing body to change its rules. (Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters)

Why Dutee Chand’s ‘coming out’ is more complicated than it seems

The Indian athlete’s brave challenge to gender and caste norms comes at a crucial time for India

Deepti Misri

When looked at in isolation, the Caster Semenya saga could be simplified as a debate about gender identity in sports, but when one opens the history book, one will discover that racism is the determining factor. (Image via Xcollektiv)

Caster treated like Saartjie Baartman

Last week’s IAAF ruling marks the latest chapter in the poliving of black bodies

Ahmed Olayinka Sule