Imane Khelif’s recent victory in the women’s 66kg category at the Paris Olympics has sparked a gender controversy. Despite facing criticism and disqualification from last year’s Women’s World Boxing Championships, Khelif’s father strongly defends her ability to compete.
Khelif, an Algerian athlete, faced off against Italy’s Angela Carini in the round of 16 bout. Carini withdrew from the match after just 46 seconds, citing severe pain in her nose. Initially, Carini refused to communicate with Khelif and expressed her heartbreak. However, a few days later, she expressed remorse for her behavior and apologized to Khelif and everyone involved.
The Algerian Olympic Committee has also voiced its support for Khelif, emphasizing that she is a qualified competitor who deserves to be treated fairly. They stand firmly behind her and defend her rights on the Olympic stage.
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