"Shame On Olympics": Internet Fumes Over Explosive 'Gender Row' Surrounding Imane Khelif In Paris

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, pummelled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday as the controversy threatened to overshadow the sixth day of the Games. It will also renew the debate about the inclusion of competitors in other sports at the Olympics and beyond who have undergone similar eligibility testing. A distraught and hurt Angela Carini shrugged off attempts by Khelif to shake her hand afterwards and the Italian collapsed to her knees and sobbed uncontrollably in the middle of the ring.

This is just heartbreaking. Shame on the Olympics.

“None giusto!”.
“it's not fair!” Says Angela breaking down in tears for something she worked so hard for. Her dream to compete on the Olympic stage shattered because it is not a fair competition.


You are correct Angela!… https://t.co/c3k2MmSXAk

Khelif advanced to the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg category after unloading two strong punches on Carini, who had blood on her shorts and was unable to carry on because of a badly hurt nose.

Shame on @Olympics.

This image will not be forgotten. #IStandWithAngelaCarini pic.twitter.com/g1LjLSlqEm

The one-sided bout sparked an immediate reaction from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who said the fight was "not on an equal footing".

I've been saying this for years; Men don't belong in women's sports, period.
Watching what the IOC allowed to happen (the women beat the hell out of by men) in boxing is SHAMEFUL! Shame on the IOC for letting men compete in women's boxing events! https://t.co/bWJ6mwaEoY pic.twitter.com/eak8KK2n6p

"I have a big pain in my nose and I said, 'Stop'. It's better to avoid keeping going. My nose started dripping (with blood) from the first