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Controversy Erupts Over Olympic Boxer’s Gender Eligibility

6/26/2025

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Imane Khelif, Algeria's Olympic gold medalist, is embroiled in controversy as the International Boxing Association (IBA) demands her medal back, citing alleged gender eligibility issues. IBA president Umar Kremlev asserts she failed tests showing XY chromosomes, while the IOC stands by her eligibility. This clash underscores the ongoing struggle over gender rules in sports.

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Imane Khelif, Algeria's Olympic gold medalist, is embroiled in controversy as the International Boxing Association (IBA) demands her medal back, citing alleged gender eligibility issues. IBA president Umar Kremlev asserts she failed tests showing XY chromosomes, while the IOC stands by her eligibility. This clash underscores the ongoing struggle over gender rules in sports.