Controversial Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif at the Olympics
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who previously failed gender eligibility tests, declared 'I am a woman!' after winning matches in the Olympics. She is guaranteed at least a bronze in the 2024 Paris Games.
Key Points
- Imane Khelif, a controversial boxer, declared 'I am a woman!' after winning matches in the Olympics
- Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting failed gender eligibility tests but are performing well in the 2024 Olympics
- IBA President Umar Kremlev disqualified Khelif and Lin from the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championships based on DNA tests
- Khelif will face Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in the semifinals
- Khelif is guaranteed at least a bronze in the 2024 Paris Games