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Algerian Boxer Faces Controversy Over Gender Allegations

6/4/2025

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Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is at the center of a storm after a leaked medical report claims she is biologically male, citing a male karyotype. This revelation casts a shadow over her gold medal victory at the Paris Games. While the International Olympic Committee insists that eligibility is up to individual sports federations, Khelif remains silent on the mounting allegations.

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Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is at the center of a storm after a leaked medical report claims she is biologically male, citing a male karyotype. This revelation casts a shadow over her gold medal victory at the Paris Games. While the International Olympic Committee insists that eligibility is up to individual sports federations, Khelif remains silent on the mounting allegations.