In reaction to internet misinformation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the World Boxing Organization (WBO),
And Imane Khelif’s coach all independently told Reuters that the Algerian fighter has neither been barred from boxing or denied her Olympic gold medal.
“THE END FOR THE OLYMPIC LIAR’ – Imane Khelif Stripped Of His Gold Medal And Banned For Life After WBO Confirms Male Gender Identity,”
said a Facebook post that opened a new tab on October 3. At the August Olympics in Paris, Khelif took home the gold in the women’s welterweight division.
After she was disqualified from the World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA) a year before, her presence in the Games rekindled controversy over her eligibility to participate.
Khelif failed a sex chromosomal test, according to the IBA. Khelif was allowed to fight in the 2024 Olympics by the IOC,
