Imane Khelif Advances to Olympic Boxing Final with 5-0 Win Amid Gender Controversy, Final on August 9

Aug 6, 2024, 09:24 PM

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has advanced to the women's welterweight final at the Paris Olympics after defeating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng in the semi-finals with a unanimous 5-0 decision. Khelif's participation has been surrounded by controversy due to gender eligibility debates, as she has XY chromosomes and was previously disqualified from the World Championships after failing a gender test. Despite the scrutiny, Khelif has remained focused on her Olympic journey, expressing that winning a gold medal would be the best response to the criticism. She is now set to compete for the gold medal on Friday, August 9.