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Imane Khelif Triumphs at Paris 2024 Olympics Amidst Controversy

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Staff Editor Published August 10, 2024
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Imane Khelif: 'I am a woman like any woman': Imane Khelif declares after winning gold at Paris Olympics
Imane Khelif: 'I am a woman like any woman': Imane Khelif declares after winning gold at Paris Olympics
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Historic Gold Medal Victory- Imane Khelif

Algeria’s Imane Khelif has made history by winning the gold medal in boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Algerian woman to achieve this feat. Her victory also marks the first boxing gold for Algeria since Hocine Soltani’s triumph at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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Historic Gold Medal Victory- Imane Khelif Controversy and Online AbuseResponse to Gender ControversySupport and Acknowledgments

Imane Khelif’s victory is the culmination of eight years of relentless dedication and hard work. She expressed her joy and relief after achieving her lifelong dream:

“This is my dream. Eight years, my dream. I’m Olympic champion, gold medallist. I’m very happy. Eight years, I work. Eight years, no sleep. Eight years, tired. Now I’m Olympic champion.”

Controversy and Online Abuse

Khelif’s journey to Olympic gold was not without its challenges. Controversy erupted when her opponent, Italy’s Angela Carini, withdrew from their bout after just 46 seconds. Carini’s emotional reaction and subsequent withdrawal led to a wave of online criticism directed at Khelif, with many questioning her gender without verifying facts.

Despite facing a torrent of online abuse and skepticism, Khelif remained resilient and focused on her goal. Her gold medal victory serves as a powerful rebuttal to those who doubted her abilities and identity.

“This gold medal is the best answer to the fierce campaign against me.”

Response to Gender Controversy

A year prior to her Olympic triumph, Khelif faced scrutiny from the International Boxing Association (IBA), which deemed her and double world champion Yu-Ting ineligible following a gender test. Despite these challenges, Khelif remained determined to prove herself in the ring.

In response to the ongoing controversy, Khelif stated:

“I was born a woman and I have lived as a woman,” addressing the misconceptions about her gender and asserting her identity.

Support and Acknowledgments

Khelif expressed her gratitude to those who supported her throughout her journey, including the people of Algeria and the spectators in Paris. Her victory was not only a personal achievement but also a source of national pride for Algeria.

Her final opponent, Yang, showed sportsmanship by acknowledging Khelif’s skills and expressing a willingness to learn from her:

“I’m happy for her. I respect everybody and I will even learn from her (boxing wise).”

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