Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics

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Fans of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif celebrated in Paris after she clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics. Khelif defeated Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori 5:0 in the women’s 66-kilogram quarterfinals, ensuring at least a bronze for Algeria. The victory came amid controversy over her eligibility, which has sparked a larger debate on gender identity in sports.

Khelif's first Olympic bout saw Italy's Angela Carini abandon the fight after just 46 seconds, intensifying scrutiny. The situation drew comments from notable figures like Donald Trump and J.K. Rowling, who falsely claimed Khelif’s gender was in question.

After her second victory, Khelif's emotional response highlighted the significance of her win. She knelt, slammed her palm on the canvas, and embraced her coaches as fans roared. Hungary's boxing association plans to contest the match, though Hungarian IOC member Balazs Furjes praised both Hamori and the IOC, indicating dissatisfaction with the outcome. #olympicboxing #womensports #imanekhelif #olympicmedal #parisolympics2024
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