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Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif's Father Shares Evidence Of Algerian Boxer's Gender Amid Row

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has assured herself of a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 but her performances in the boxing ring hasn't put an end to the gender controversy. Khelif was disqualified from the World Championships last year by the International Boxing Association (IBA), after being called a 'biological male' due to the presence of an XY chromosome in her body. But, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) isn't in agreement with the IBA on the matter and has allowed her and another boxer with XY chromosome entry into the Olympic Games in Paris. As the row continues, Khelif's father Omar has broken silence on the matter, sharing proof that Imane was born a girl.

Algerian Khelif eyes gold amid gender row

PARIS : Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, bidding to become her country's first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, said she is proud for guaranteeing herself a medal amid a row over her eligibility for the Paris Games.

Explainer-Who is Algerian boxer Imane Khelif?

PARIS : Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has been at the centre of a debate about gender in sport after her Italian opponent pulled out of their bout less than a minute into the contest.

Olympics: Why Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif, Embroiled In Gender Row, Is Being Called 'Biological Male' - Explained

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's swift defeat of her Italian opponent at the Paris Olympics on Thursday has sparked a row after she was disqualified from a previous competition over reportedly high levels of testosterone. Figures such as far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni quickly condemned that Khelif was allowed to compete at the Games. As the controversy threatened to overshadow the sixth day of the Olympics, here are some facts about testosterone.

Irish boxing champion who beat Algerian fighter in Olympic gender controversy weighs in on drama

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Imane Khelif 'Gender Row': IOC Breaks Silence On Algerian Boxer's Paris Games Participation

On Thursday, Italian boxer Angela Carini quit her 66 kg women's category boxing match against Algeria's Imane Khalif on Thursday, handing the latter, who was banned from competing in world championships following failures in testosterone and gender eligibility tests, a win in the opening round. Algeria's Khelif won the fight within just 46 seconds after her opponent quit. A very few punches were thrown before Carini abandoned the match, which is a rare occurrence in Olympic boxing.

Who Is Imane Khalif? The Algerian Boxer At Center Of 'Gender Controversy' In Paris Olympics

A new storm has erupted at the Paris Olympics Games 2024 over boxer Imane Khalif's participation in the quadrennial event as a woman boxer, despite possessing male chromosomes. It all started when Imane took on Italian boxer Angela Carini, who decided to abandon the match after just 46 seconds, in order to 'preserve her life'. It isn't the first time that Imane has been at the center of such a controversy, having previously been disqualified from competing in the 2023 championships over gender eligibility issues.

Who is Imane Khelif: The Algerian Olympic boxer deemed to have male chromosomes

Debate over the biological sex of a boxer who won a women's match at the Olympic Games is sweeping the globe. Here's what Americans have to say about the issue.

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Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif's Father Shares Evidence Of Algerian Boxer's Gender Amid Row

Algerian Khelif eyes gold amid gender row

Explainer-Who is Algerian boxer Imane Khelif?

Olympics: Why Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif, Embroiled In Gender Row, Is Being Called 'Biological Male' - Explained

Irish boxing champion who beat Algerian fighter in Olympic gender controversy weighs in on drama

Imane Khelif 'Gender Row': IOC Breaks Silence On Algerian Boxer's Paris Games Participation

Who Is Imane Khalif? The Algerian Boxer At Center Of 'Gender Controversy' In Paris Olympics

Who is Imane Khelif: The Algerian Olympic boxer deemed to have male chromosomes