I need a 30-page paper (including cover page and references). I must address the discrimination suffered by intersex female athletes, discuss the most controversial and well-known cases (Iman Khalif, Caster Semenya), and thoroughly explore the legal aspects involved. The font must be Times New Roman, size 12 in the main text and size 10 in the footnotes. This paper is for a postgraduate degree in Sports Law.
### 📘 **Title (Cover Page):**
**Justice or Exclusion? The Discrimination of Intersex Athletes in Sports Competitions and the Limits of Regulation**
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### 📑 **Suggested Structure (following formatting and length requirements):**
1. **Cover Page** (1 page)
2. **Table of Contents** (1 page)
3. **Introduction** (2 pages)
4. **Chapter I – Intersexuality and Sport: Fundamental Concepts** (3 pages)
Definition of intersexuality
Visibility of intersex athletes in sports
Stigma and invisibility
5. **Chapter II – International and National Legal Framework** (4 pages)
Principles of equality and non-discrimination
Human rights and sport (UN, IOC, Olympic Charter)
Legal regulation in Portugal and the EU
6. **Chapter III – The Limits of Sports Regulation: The Role of Federations and International Bodies** (5 pages)
IOC and World Athletics regulations
Gender verification tests and testosterone levels
Legal and ethical criticisms
7. **Chapter IV – Landmark Cases: Caster Semenya, Iman Khalif and Other Intersex Athletes** (6 pages)
In-depth case analysis
Court decisions and consequences
The role of CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) and ECHR (European Court of Human Rights)
8. **Chapter V – Legal Challenges and Paths to Inclusion** (4 pages)
Possibilities for non-discriminatory regulation
Legal solutions balancing inclusion and fair competition
International best practices
9. **Conclusion** (2 pages)
Critical reflection
Future directions
10. **References** (2 pages)