Overview
- Imane Khelif rejected retirement claims by former manager Nasser Yesfah, saying she remains in training between Algeria and Qatar and is preparing for future events.
- World Boxing said genetic screening to determine sex at birth will be required for women’s entries at the Sept. 4–14 world championships in Liverpool, with national federations responsible for certification.
- The policy detects Y‑chromosome material and offers an appeals process, while athletes with DSD involving male androgenization are eligible only for the men’s category.
- Khelif has not fought since winning Olympic gold and skipped a June tournament in the Netherlands after the testing plan was announced; World Boxing later apologized for naming her in its notice.
- Taiwan’s Lin Yu‑ting plans to compete in Liverpool and will submit the required documentation and tests, her coach said.