To those who criticize her daughter, Imane Khelif’s mother has delivered a stern message. When the 25-year-old was competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were unfounded rumors about her gender.
When the athlete defeated Italy’s Angela Carini in 46 seconds on August 1st, it all began. The Italian fighter reportedly broke down in tears and said,
“It’s not fair,” before declining to shake the hand of her opponent as it became apparent that she would not be moving on to the next round.
Following the fight, false information about Khelif’s gender and suitability to fight in women’s boxing went viral on social media.
The Algerian, who competes in women’s boxing since she began the sport, has always identified as a woman,
