Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Faces Gender Controversy and Legal Battles

Algerian gold medalist Imane Khelif is at the center of a gender identity dispute, leading to legal actions against media and public figures.

Imane Khelif, the first African boxer to win an Olympic gold medal, is embroiled in controversy over allegations of being biologically male.
Unverified reports claim Khelif has XY chromosomes, sparking international debate and criticism from figures like Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni.
Khelif is taking legal action against a French journalist and others for defamation and cyberbullying related to the gender allegations.
The International Olympic Committee allowed Khelif to compete based on passport details, despite past disqualification by the International Boxing Association.
Khelif plans to address the controversy at an upcoming Oxford Union event, emphasizing the importance of free speech and rigorous debate.