Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has refuted 'false and offensive' accusations from the International Boxing Association (IBA) regarding her eligibility for women's competition. The IBA claims it will file criminal complaints against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing Khelif and another female boxer to compete. Khelif vows to defend her rights and pursue legal action against the IBA's baseless claims.
Algeria boxer Imane Khelif, who found herself in the middle of a bitter divide about gender in sports during the Paris Olympics, has denounced "false and offensive" accusations from the International Boxing Association.Algerian boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria kisses her gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday in Paris. Khelif has denounced "false and offensive" accusations from the International Boxing Association.
Khelif responded by saying she "will take all necessary legal steps to ensure that my rights and the principles of fair competition are upheld." Khelif said the IBA has "again made baseless accusations that are false and offensive, using them to further their agenda. This is a matter that concerns not just me but the broader principles of fairness and due process in sport."
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