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New Medical Findings Challenge Imane Khelif's Gender Classification
A medical report from June 2023 has emerged, casting doubt on the biological sex of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia shared the report, which was prepared by hospitals in Paris and Algeria, revealing that Khelif has a genetic condition known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency.
New Category Proposed in Boxing for Transgender and Intersex Competitors
The controversy surrounding trans and intersex women in the women's boxing tournament at the Paris Olympics may soon have a resolution. Gabriel Martelli, director of the coaching committee at the International Boxing Association, suggested that introducing a third category in boxing is under consideration.
Controversy to Glory: Imane Khelif Wins Gold in Paris and Makes History as Algeria's First Female Olympic Boxing Champion
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif made history by winning gold in Paris, becoming the first female Olympic boxing champion from an African nation. Her victory in the women's 66kg boxing tournament came after a contentious final against China's Yang Liu, where Khelif secured the win by unanimous decision on points.
Imane Khelif Makes History: Algeria's First Female Boxer to Reach Olympic Final
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, whose Olympic participation has been surrounded by gender-related controversy, is now on the verge of winning gold in Paris. Khelif advanced to the final of the women's 66kg category after securing a victory in her semi-final match against Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng on Tuesday. She is set to compete for the gold medal against China's Yang Liu on August 9.
Italian Male Boxer Challenges Khelif Following Controversial Victory at the Olympics
Italian boxing champion Gianmarco Cardillo has publicly revealed that he has been feeling like a woman for the past 15 days and has expressed a desire to fight Algerian Imane Khelif. This announcement follows Khelif's controversial victory in the 1/8 finals of the Olympic tournament in Paris, where she defeated Cardillo's compatriot, Angela, in just 46 seconds.