On the other hand, Omar Khelif, Imane’s father, has maintained that his daughter is deserving of fighting.
“I am expecting a daughter. Her upbringing was that of a girl. That chick is fierce. She was brought up to be courageous and diligent. He told Sky News that she had a great will to work and train.
“The Italian opponent she faced was unable to defeat my daughter because my daughter was stronger and she was softer.”
“Everyone has the right to practise sport without discrimination,” said a joint statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit issued after Thursday’s bout.
