Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who won gold at the Paris Olympics, has stated her intention to defend her title at the 2028 games in Los Angeles. She responded to President Donald Trump’s false claims about her being transgender by saying it does not concern her and does not intimidate her. Khelif faced controversy and cyber harassment following her victory in Paris, where she and Taiwan’s Lin Yu Ting were embroiled in a gender eligibility debate.
Khelif launched a “cyber-harassment” suit against high-profile figures like Elon Musk and JK Rowling and revealed the toll the media attention took on her mental health and her family. The International Olympic Committee’s decision to dismiss the blood tests that led to Khelif and Lin being disqualified from the world championships in 2023 vindicated their innocence.
Khelif maintained that she is a girl like any other, having competed as a female boxer throughout her career. The outgoing IOC president referred to the controversy as a “fake news campaign coming from Russia” and emphasized that Khelif and Ting have been competing fairly and should not be disqualified based on false claims.
Khelif remains determined to continue her career and defend her title, undeterred by the challenges and controversies she has faced. She expressed her resilience and determination to prove her innocence and continue pursuing her passion for boxing on the international stage.
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