The medal rounds for the boxing competition at Paris 2024 have commenced and Algerian welterweight Imane Khelif is guaranteed at least a bronze following an emphatic points win over Anna Luca Amori in the quarterfinals. However, Khelif has her eye on gold and will take another step towards achieving her goal when she takes on […]
Who is Imane Khelif? Bio and controversial history of Algerian Olympic boxer at Paris 2024
Algeria’s Imane Khelif forced her Italian opponent Angela Carini to surrender in the first round of a preliminary welterweight (66kg) bout at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday. The result generated immediate discussion because Khelif has previously failed testosterone and gender eligibility tests. When a flush right hand connected with an audible thud on […]
Imane Khelif gender eligibility test, explained: Why IOC doesn't recognize 'sudden and arbitrary' disqualification from IBA World Championship
A preliminary Olympic boxing match between Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Italy’s Angela Carini quickly devolved into controversy after 46 seconds, when Carini bowed out following a hard hit. “I have never been hit so hard in my life,” Carini told the media after abandoning the match. The outcome wasn’t quite as simple as one boxer […]
Angela Carini vs. Imane Khelif full fight video: Why Italian boxer suddenly quit Olympics match
The boxing world is enduring one of the most controversial moments in its history at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Angela Carini suddenly quit her bout against Imane Khelif after taking a hard blow to the face in the first round. The Round of 16 match lasted just 46 seconds before the Italian fighter called for […]