Overview

• Angela Carini secured her eighth Italian women's boxing title, marking a significant comeback after her controversial Olympic loss in Paris.
• At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Carini withdrew after 46 seconds against Algeria’s Imane Khelif, who had previously failed gender eligibility tests in other competitions.
• Medical reports, including chromosome tests, indicated Khelif has XY chromosomes and male anatomy, sparking global debate over her participation in women's events.
• Carini expressed regret over not shaking Khelif's hand after their Olympic match but maintained respect for the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Khelif to compete.
• Khelif, who won Olympic gold, continues to deny allegations, filing lawsuits against critics and a journalist who published medical findings about her biological sex.