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Imane Khelif's Leaked Medical Report Triggers Fresh War, IOC Chief Asked To "Kneel And Apologise"

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is once again in the news. Her 'leaked' medical report, suggesting the presence of ambiguous genitalia and secondary male characteristics has made many suggest that the pugilist is indeed a 'biological male'. A report by French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia stressed that Imane Khelif had internal testicles and an XY chromosome makeup, which hint towards a 5-alpha reductase deficiency. As the report became public, IBA President Umar Kremlev demanded apology from International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach for allowing a 'man' to compete against women in the Paris Olympic Games.

The women's hockey Rivalry Series returns tonight

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Viktor Gyokeres' Sporting CP exit 'agreement' explained amid Man United transfer battle

Manchester United's hopes of bringing Viktor Gyokeres to Old Trafford could be handed a significant boost courtesy of a reported gentleman's agreement between the player and Sporting CP.

Odegaard’s return boosts Arsenal ahead of Inter clash

Martin Odegaard is in contention to make his eagerly anticipated Arsenal comeback against Inter, reports metro.co.uk. The Gunners played 12 games in all competitions without their skipper since he damaged ankle ligaments playing for Norway during September’s international break.

International friendly: Super Falcons to test might against France

Fresh from a two-match friendly duel with the Green Ladies of Algeria in Nigeria, nine-time African champions, Super Falcons, are billed to play the France’s senior women’s team, Les Bleues, in a high-profile friendly in France, on November 30, 2024, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said. The Super Falcons lashed the Green Ladies 2-0 and 4-1 in games played in Ikenne-Remo and Lagos respectively, with a good number of home-based professionals showing great promise in the squad coached by Justine Madugu. This month’s encounter with the Les Bleues will hold at the Stade Raymond Kopa in the city of Angers, with kick-off set for 9.30 p.m. France time. While the Bleues are happy to take the game as part of their preparations for the League of Nations in the spring and the 2025 UEFA Euro Women Championship in Switzerland, in the summer, the Falcons will welcome the encounter as part of the process for blooding a new squad, as well as, another test ahead of the 2025 Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next summer. It is only the seventh time in their history that the Les Bleues will play in the city of Angers.

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Imane Khelif's Leaked Medical Report Triggers Fresh War, IOC Chief Asked To "Kneel And Apologise"

The women's hockey Rivalry Series returns tonight

Viktor Gyokeres' Sporting CP exit 'agreement' explained amid Man United transfer battle

Odegaard’s return boosts Arsenal ahead of Inter clash

International friendly: Super Falcons to test might against France

Girls in Green to learn Nations League opponents

Ruben Amorim has just proved that Manchester United players have nowhere to hide

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