Imane Khelif

06 Aug

2024 Olympics: Algerian Female Boxer Imane Khelif Addresses Transgender Controversy

Wontumi1SportsImane Khelif, transgender

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has denied claims that she is a transgender athlete, asserting that she was born and raised as a woman without any medical procedures. In a foxnews.com report, she emphasized that the allegations are baseless and should not be taken seriously. “I am a woman,” Khelif said when asked about the allegations, as quoted by foxnews.com. Khelif's match against Italian boxer Angela Carini ended prematurely due to these transgender claims, sparking widespread criticism on social media. Despite the controversy, Khelif won her 66-kilogram fight against Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori by unanimous decision. Khelif has faced gender eligibility…

31 Jul

Imane Khelif: Meet The Algerian Transgender Boxer Cleared To Fight In Women’s Division At 2024 Olympics

Wontumi1SportsImane Khelif

Algerian transgender boxer Imane Khelif has been cleared to compete in the women's division at the 2024 Olympic Games ongoing in Paris, France. The 25-year-old has received clearance from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to fight in the Women's U-66 Kg category. She initially failed to compete in the 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships after being disqualified on account of gender eligibility failure. However, according to the IOC, Khelif meets its gender eligibility requirements and thus will compete at the Olympics. Prior to her disqualification controversy in 2023, she had been competing in continental competitions and international competitions including…