Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Gold at Paris Olympics Despite Controversy
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won gold in the women's 66 kilogram category at the Paris Olympics, despite controversy over her gender eligibility.
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00:00Algerian boxer Iman Khalif has won gold at the Paris Olympics amid controversy over her
00:05gender. She beat Yang Liu by a unanimous decision in the women's 66kg category to claim the
00:13top prize. Khalif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yuting have been the focus of international
00:19attention after failing a so-called gender eligibility test from the now discredited
00:24International Boxing Association. The International Olympic Committee has upheld both athletes'
00:30right to compete. Taiwan's sports administration is considering a lawsuit against the association.