The boxer at the centre of a gender row at the 2024 Paris Olympics has made it to the final of the Women’s 66kg boxing welterweight division.
Algerian Imane Khelif, who failed an unspecified IBA gender test last year but has been defended by the Olympic committee, has secured herself at least a silver medal if not gold – if she can better her opponent Yang Liu, of China, on Friday (August 9).
Khelif has won the semi-final. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Yesterday (August 6), the Olympian won her semi-final match against Thai boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng via a unanimous result.
Now, Khelif has addressed the media and gave a defiant statement to silence the haters.
She said: „I don’t care what anyone is saying about me with the controversy.
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE
GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Boost Your Immunity with a Delicious and Cost-Effective Purple Basil and Lemon Beverage
SWEET ONION CASSEROLE
Life just got easier. I can’t believe I found this recipe! Life-saver and so tasty!
How To Make CORNISH BEEF PASTIES
SWEDISH MEATBALL NOODLE BAKE
Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
If you see this geometric mass in your garden, don’t touch it
Best Crockpot Ham, Green Beans and PotatoesnRecipe
