Following Angela Carini’s withdrawal from her round-of-16 bout against Khelif after 46 seconds, there was an explosion of outrage.
The Italian launched a tearful diatribe, initially asserting, “This is not right,” and subsequently asserting that she had “never been hit so hard” in her life.
Khelif stated that her gold medal conveyed a message of “honor and dignity” to the IBA.
The Algerian stated, “The narrative of Imane Khelif is now widely known worldwide.” “It is the aspiration of every athlete.
” Is it possible for me to qualify? Is it true that I am a woman? I issued numerous statements to the media. I am unequivocally qualified, as I am a woman who was born and raised as such.
“These individuals [who assert that I am not] are the adversaries of success; I refer to them as such. Their attacks lend a unique flavor to my success.”
“I aspire for individuals to pledge their allegiance to the Olympic charter and its principles.” We are present to entertain our audience and families. I trust that these Olympics will not be the site of any similar assaults.
