Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic journey takes a dramatic turn as her father defends her gender eligibility on live TV. Discover the story behind the controversy and join the debate on fairness in sports!
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00:00Algerian boxer Imane Khalif has found herself at the center of a heated controversy at the
00:05Paris Olympics. In a shocking turn of events, her father has taken to TV to display her birth
00:10certificate, asserting her right to compete in the women's category. This all began when Imane,
00:16just 25 years old, was disqualified from last year's Women's World Boxing Championships in New
00:22Delhi. The International Boxing Association claimed she didn't meet their gender eligibility
00:27criteria. But despite the controversy, Imane was cleared to compete in Paris. However,
00:34misinformation spread like wildfire on social media after her match against Italy's Angela
00:39Carini. Carini, unable to continue due to a painful nose injury, expressed her heartbreak
00:45and respect for Imane's strength. Despite the backlash, Imane triumphed over Hungary's Ana
00:51Luca Hamori in the quarterfinals, proving her mettle. The IOC and Paris 2024 Boxing Unit have
00:57stood by Imane, emphasizing the right of every athlete to compete without discrimination
01:03and under fair rules. Imane Khalif's journey is far from over, and her determination is a
01:08testament to her strength and spirit. What do you think about this controversy?
01:13Should athletes be judged by their talent alone?