Imane Khelif Faces Controversy at Paris Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked significant controversy following her opponent Angela Carini's abrupt withdrawal from their bout just 46 seconds in, after receiving hard punches. Khelif was previously disqualified from the Women's World Championships for failing a gender eligibility test, which claimed she has XY chromosomes and elevated testosterone levels. Despite this, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed her to compete, stating all participants meet eligibility criteria based on their documentation. Critics have accused Khelif of unfair advantage, while she maintains that she was born female and has faced considerable obstacles in her boxing career. Her next opponent, Anna Luca Hamori, has expressed confidence, dismissing the surrounding controversy, while calls for Khelif to reveal her DNA test results continue from within the boxing community. The Algerian Olympic Committee has defended Khelif against what it terms 'baseless propaganda' from the media.