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Khelif Denies Retirement as World Boxing Enforces Sex Testing Before Liverpool Worlds

Mandatory PCR-based eligibility tests now govern entry to the Liverpool championships, defining the pathway for Khelif’s potential return.

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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.