US EditionAlgerian boxer says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA
- Imane Khelif stated that U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on gender in sports does not intimidate her as she prepares to defend her Olympic title in Los Angeles.
- Khelif claimed she was deeply affected mentally by media coverage surrounding her gender eligibility, affecting her family as well.
- Khelif emphasized that she was born a girl, raised as a girl, and has competed as a woman throughout her career.
- IOC President Thomas Bach supported Khelif, stating that both she and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting were born and raised as women, countering claims of them being transgender.
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Fact check: Boxer Imane Khelif is not excluded
After repeated false reports about the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, the World Boxing Association WBO makes it clear that the athlete meets all the requirements for participation in competitions and is recognized as a woman.
Olympics-Boxing earns spot in Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, says IOC
By Karolos Grohmann PYLOS, Greece (Reuters) – Boxing was included on Thursday in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme after a unanimous vote from the International Olympic Committee, ending years of doubt over the sport’s Olympic future. The IOC last month granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport’s inclusion in the LA Games and Thursday’s decision ensured the sport’s Olympic presence would continue. “I…
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