Imane

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.