Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Prepares for LA 2028 After Addressing Gender Controversy

Khelif, a Paris 2024 gold medalist, refutes false claims by Donald Trump and remains focused on defending her title in Los Angeles.

Imane Khelif, a cisgender Algerian boxer, won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and plans to defend her title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Khelif dismissed false claims by U.S. President Donald Trump, who inaccurately referred to her as transgender, and stated she is not intimidated by his rhetoric.
The International Olympic Committee cleared Khelif to compete in Paris after rejecting gender eligibility findings from the now-discredited International Boxing Association.
Khelif and her family faced significant emotional distress due to misinformation campaigns, which outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach attributed to Russian-backed efforts.
The IOC has provisionally recognized World Boxing as the sport's governing body, replacing the IBA, as debates over gender in sports continue to shape global athletics.