Italian Boxer Angela Carini Wins National Title After Olympic Controversy

Months after losing to Algeria's Imane Khelif, whose eligibility in women's boxing was widely questioned, Carini claims victory in Italy's national championship.

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.