Greenville Reporter

North Carolina State Representative Gregory F. Murphy expressed concerns about "biological men" competing against "biological women" in sports, citing the risk of serious injuries or fatalities. "Someone could get terribly hurt or worse killed," Murphy stated in an August 1 post on X.

"Biological men should not be fighting biological women," said F. Murphy. "When is this travesty going to end? When someone gets terribly hurt or worse killed?"

Murphy's comments referenced a report by The Guardian detailing an Olympic boxing match where Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her fight against Algerian Imane Khelif after 46 seconds. Khelif, who had previously faced disqualification for gender eligibility issues, was allowed to compete. This decision has intensified criticism of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) inclusion of Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting in the women's category. According to the IOC, both athletes met entry regulations and had been competing in the women's category for years.

Rep. Greg Murphy's post | x

The IOC oversees the Olympic Games and leads the Olympic Movement, facilitating collaboration among various stakeholders including athletes, national Olympic committees, international federations, organizing committees, worldwide Olympic partners, and media rights holders. It also works with public and private entities such as the United Nations to improve global conditions through sport.

Murphy is currently serving his third term representing North Carolina’s Third Congressional District, which includes significant regions of Eastern North Carolina. He holds key positions on several committees including the House Ways and Means Committee, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Committee on House Administration. Additionally, he co-chairs the House GOP Doctors Caucus. With academic honors from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina’s School of Medicine, Murphy is noted as the sole practicing surgeon among current congressional members.