Imane Khelif to compete in women’s boxing at Paris 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing her country in the women’s boxing event. In a fight held on Thursday, August 1, Khelif defeated Italian Angela Carini in just 46 seconds, which sparked reactions on social media about her participation in the Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed Khelif’s eligibility, clarifying that her presence is not related to trans issues, nor does it have anything to do with LGBT+.

IOC spokesman Mark Adams said all competitors at the Olympics, the most queer ever, met the eligibility rules. He stressed that the situation of Khelif and that of Lin Yu-ting, a Taiwanese boxer also involved in eligibility issues, was not related to gender.

Lin was stripped of third place at last year’s World Championships after failing a gender eligibility test, while Khelif was disqualified in New Delhi due to a testosterone level test.

“All competitors meet the eligibility rules,” Adams reiterated, clarifying that Khelif’s participation is completely legitimate under Olympic rules.

By Ezatamentchy