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Is Imane Khelif Male Or Female? Here's What We Know
Imane Khelif's victory at the Paris Olympics, following Angela Carini's forfeit after 46 seconds, has ignited speculation about Khelif's sex, especially since the International Boxing Association (IBA) disqualified Khelif in 2023 from competing against women.
By Carmen Schober5 min read
Carini, struck twice and visibly shaken, reportedly cried out, "This is not right," before falling to her knees after the forfeiture. This situation has sparked outrage that Carini was put in a position where she had to fight someone with a documented advantage, while others argue that it was fair because Khelif is an "intersex female."