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Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Confirmed Male After Winning 2024 Women's Olympic Gold in Paris

Nov 4, 2024, 12:56 PM

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal in women's boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been confirmed to be biologically male, according to a leaked French medical report from 2023. The report reveals that Khelif has XY chromosomes, male testosterone levels, internal testicles, a micropenis, and no uterus. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been criticized for allowing Khelif to compete in the women's category despite these findings, which many argue have led to an unfair competition and the loss of fair opportunities for female athletes.