“It hurt so much,” Carini said after initially avoiding Khelif after the loss. It has crushed my heart. In memory of my dad,
I made my way to the ring. Despite repeated assurances that I was a formidable fighter, I ultimately decided to rest for the sake of my health.
This is the hardest punch I’ve ever felt. But Carini wanted to apologize for her actions a few days later.
Speaking to the Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport, she expressed her sadness about the whole situation.
I also feel bad for my opponent. I will accept their judgment if the IOC has given her the go-ahead to compete. I had no intention of doing it.
