Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who sparked controversy over gender eligibility test, actually faced nine losses during her previous career.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has recently attracted attention for her performance, sparking controversy over her participation in 2024 Paris Olympics.
Before this significant event, Khelif had experienced nine losses during her boxing career
This record has sparked debates about her skills and eligibility, especially after she failed a gender eligibility test.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif sparked debate over her 46-second fight with Angela Carini
On August 1, Italy’s Angela Carini faced Algeria’s Imane Khelif in the women’s 66kg boxing category at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The match took an unexpected turn when Khelif landed her second punch.
Just 46 seconds into the bout, Carini chose to withdraw from the fight, ending the match abruptly.
This quick decision left many spectators surprised and raised questions about the circumstances leading to Carini’s exit from the ring.
The International Boxing Association revealed Khelif was once disqualified from 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships due to a failed testosterone level test.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that fair competition depends on everyone having equal chances.
Many people agree with her and question Khelif’s participation.
“It matters to be able to compete on equal grounds and, from my point of view, it was not an even contest.”
The IOC defends Olympic boxer Khelif from accusations and suspicions over her gender
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) maintained its position, highlighting the need to uphold eligibility and medical rules for all athletes.
They emphasized the importance of allowing athletes to participate in sports without discrimination.
Recently, the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit and the IOC condemned the IBA’s decision to disqualify Khelif and another athlete, Lin Yu-ting, for failing the testosterone test in New Delhi.
They said the scrutiny these athletes faced was not fair.
Many accused the IBA of making an unfair decision and not following proper steps in their cases.
“The current aggression against these two athletes is based entirely on this arbitrary decision, which was taken without any proper procedure.
Especially considering that these athletes had been competing in top-level competition for many years,” they stated
“Every person has the right to practice sport without discrimination,” the IOC emphasized.
Imane Khelif reportedly faces nine losses during her boxing career
To clarify the situation, a Twitter user pointed out Khelif’s past performances.
They highlighted her nine losses and corrected misunderstandings about her achievements.
A Twitter user criticized people for spreading false information about Imane Khelif instead of doing basic research.
They pointed out that Khelif had nine losses and did not win at the last Olympics.
They also noted that only 11 percent of her wins are knockouts and mentioned her country’s rules on transition.
X user @BackUpHangman stated:
“People would rather spread misinformation instead of simply doing cursory research.
“The way these grifters and concern trolls are acting, you’d think Imane Khelif was just Mike Tysoning dainty women left and right.
“She has NINE losses. She was in the last Olympics and didn’t win anything!” he added.
“Only 11 percent of her victories are knockouts!
She’s from a country where you’re not even allowed to transition if you wanted to,” the user emphasized.
“To the hateful and ignorant this doesn’t matter and they don’t know that because they found out who this was recently.
“Khelif is just someone to be used in the culture war,” the user concluded.