Overview

• Imane Khelif, who won welterweight gold at Paris 2024, is training to compete in the 70kg division at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics due to revised weight classes.
• Khelif has confirmed she will remain an amateur through the 2028 Games, prioritizing another Olympic gold before considering a professional career.
• The Algerian boxer, previously banned by the IBA in 2023 for alleged gender eligibility violations, continues to deny claims she is transgender.
• Khelif has stated that Donald Trump’s executive order on transgender athletes does not affect or intimidate her, emphasizing her focus on athletic goals.
• She views herself as a symbol for women in sports and is working with her team to adapt to the higher weight class for optimal performance in 2028.