Actress Taapsee Pannu has weighed in on the gender controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, defending the athlete's right to compete. Drawing parallels with renowned athletes like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps, Pannu argued that certain individuals possess inherent biological advantages. She emphasised that these athletes should not be penalised for their natural abilities and that any bans should be reserved for those who have used performance-enhancing substances. Referencing her role in the film Rashmi Rocket, Pannu highlighted the importance of fairness in sports. However, her take on the issue received backlash from netizens, who called her out on her 'intellect'. Taapsee Pannu Discusses Imane Khelif’s Gender Controversy at Olympics, Questions ‘Why Aren’t Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps Banned?’.
'Lack of Intellectual Engagement'
Taapsee displayed a lack of intellectual engagement, critical thinking while talking on complex concepts, or engage in meaningful discourse. I don’t think she understands the difference between Bolt or Phelps and Imane Khelif. Being an ill-informed celebrity is not cool.
— INJ Maithil (@ishwarnjha) August 22, 2024
'Different Thing'
High levels of testosterone and having male chromosome are two completely different thing
— Hydra (Ashlesha) (@Orions_Nectar) August 22, 2024
'Seriously'
Taapsee, seriously? Equating Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps to Khelif's situation is like comparing apples to rocket ships! Khelif's debate is about gender eligibility, not doping or cheating in the traditional sense. It's about defining fairness in sports, not about catching…
— Sri Ramulu Chetty (@sriramuluchetty) August 21, 2024
'They Didn't Contest in Women's Category'
Bloody dimwit. They didn’t contest in the the women’s category.
— Abhishek Dubey UP 🇮🇳 (@Abhishek_UP_) August 21, 2024
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