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Leaked Report: Paris Olympics Gold Medalist Imane Khelif Is Biologically Male, Calls to Strip Medal

Nov 4, 2024, 04:30 PM

A leaked French medical report from 2023, obtained by Reduxx Magazine, has revealed that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won the gold medal in women's boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is biologically male. The report states that Khelif has XY chromosomes, lacks a uterus, and possesses internal testicles and a micropenis, indicating a rare disorder of sexual development. The findings have prompted calls, including from broadcaster Piers Morgan, for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to strip Khelif of the gold medal and award it to the rightful female athlete. Critics allege that the IOC was aware of Khelif's biological sex but allowed participation in the women's event regardless, raising concerns about fairness and the integrity of women's sports. Previously, some media outlets, such as The Washington Post, had suggested that claims about Khelif's biological sex were misinformation traced to Russian sources.