Trans Boxer's Victory Sparks Outcry
Algeria's Imane Khelif Wins First Bout at Paris Olympics
Despite Gender Eligibility Controversy
In a historic and controversial moment, Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer whose gender identity has been questioned, won her first fight at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Her victory comes after she faced a gender eligibility test and was disqualified at the 2023 World Championships for failing to meet the International Boxing Association's (IBA) requirements.
Khelif's opponent, Italian boxer Angela Carini, refused to compete after only 46 seconds, sparking an outcry and highlighting the ongoing debate over transgender athletes' participation in sports.
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