Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer who won gold at the Paris Olympics, is facing allegations from the International Boxing Association (IBA) regarding her gender eligibility. The IBA has filed a complaint against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) concerning Khelif’s participation, citing safety concerns over gender eligibility. The IBA specifically mentioned Khelif and another boxer from Taiwan in their complaint.
Khelif was banned by the IBA from the 2023 world championships after a sex chromosome test deemed her ineligible. However, after the IBA lost its Olympic recognition over governance issues, the IOC cleared Khelif to compete in Paris. Khelif has denied the allegations made by the IBA, stating that they are false and offensive. She plans to take legal action to protect her rights and prove her eligibility to compete in female boxing events.
The IOC has stated that the IBA’s accusations are part of a campaign against the organization. The IBA, in response to Khelif’s intention to file a lawsuit, has welcomed the opportunity to prove in court that she should not be allowed to compete in female boxing events.
With boxing’s Olympic future uncertain, the IOC has not included the sport in the Los Angeles 2028 program and has urged national federations to establish a new global boxing body to avoid Olympic exclusion. Khelif’s case highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding gender eligibility in sports and the broader principles of fairness and due process in competition.
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