Swimmer Hannah Caldas has fired back at the media after receiving a five-year ban from the International Swimming Federation (FINA). “I am a woman — and I feel deeply offended for being forced to take a sex test,” Caldas declared, speaking out against what she describes as invasive and discriminatory practices. The controversy has sparked a heated debate about gender verification in sports, athlete privacy, and fairness in competition. Caldas criticized the media for sensationalizing her situation instead of addressing the broader ethical and human rights issues, asserting that no athlete should face such public scrutiny.
