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Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Prepares to Defend Olympic Title in Los Angeles

Khelif addresses false claims about her gender identity and reflects on challenges following her 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal win.

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Khelif celebrates after winning Olympic gold in 2024.
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Victory Ceremony - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - August 09, 2024. Gold medallist Imane Khelif of Algeria kisses her medal. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Khelif during her fight against Italy's Angela Carini during the Paris Games last year.

Overview

  • Imane Khelif, a 25-year-old Algerian boxer, has confirmed her plans to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to defend her gold medal.
  • Khelif has publicly denied false claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that she is transgender, stating these do not intimidate her.
  • She revealed the mental toll of media scrutiny and personal attacks after her victory in Paris, which also impacted her family deeply.
  • The IOC previously dismissed disqualifying blood tests from the 2023 World Championships, allowing Khelif to compete and win in Paris.
  • Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach attributed the controversy surrounding Khelif to a 'fake news campaign' originating from Russia.