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Photo: Imane Khelif / Instagram   The future of boxing at the Olympics is uncertain, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urging national boxing federations to take action. IOC President Thomas Bach said it is up to these federations to ensure their athletes compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Games by supporting a new global boxing body. Boxing has been part of almost every Olympics since 1904, except in 1912. However, it has not yet been included in the LA 2028 program. This decision comes after the IOC removed recognition from the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2023 due to issues with governance and finances. Bach said a new global body, called World Boxing, could replace the IBA. Founded in 2023, World Boxing already has 55 members from across the globe. The IOC will decide in 2025 if this organization meets the standards needed to run boxing at the Olympics. Photo: Imane Khelif / Instagram “This is in the hands of the national boxing federations,” Bach said. “...

Photo: Lin Yu-ting / Instagram   Taiwan’s Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has withdrawn from a major boxing competition in Britain after organizers questioned her gender eligibility, Taiwan’s sports officials said on Wednesday. Lin, who won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, was set to compete in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Sheffield. This event, organized by World Boxing, was her first international appearance since her victory in Paris. However, World Boxing raised concerns about her eligibility. In response, Taiwan’s Sports Administration stated that Lin is female, meets all criteria, and competed fairly in Paris. They criticized World Boxing for lacking clear policies and confidentiality safeguards for athletes. Photo: Lin Yu-ting / Instagram   Lin had offered to undergo medical checks in Britain, but World Boxing did not accept this. To avoid further stress, her coach and officials decided to pull her out of the competition. Lin was previously involved in a simil...

Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is in the news again after fresh questions about her eligibility to compete in women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A French magazine, Le Correspondant, recently claimed to have seen a leaked medical report about the Algerian boxer, but the BBC could not confirm this report. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has defended Khelif’s right to compete in the women’s category, calling the magazine’s report “unverified.” A spokesperson for the IOC added that Khelif is now planning to take legal action over these latest claims, saying they feel saddened by the abuse Khelif has received. Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram   Khelif, 25, won the women’s welterweight gold at the Paris Olympics. She had previously been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships due to gender eligibility concerns. Those tests were conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA), which the IOC later removed as the sport’s go...

Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram Algerian boxer Imane Khelif , who won gold at the Paris Olympics in women’s boxing, is at the center of a heated debate after a leaked medical report raised questions about her  eligibility  for female sports competitions. A French journalist, Djaffar Ait Aoudia, shared a report that suggested Khelif has a condition affecting her sexual development. This condition, known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency, can lead to ambiguous genitalia and internal male characteristics, though it typically limits other male traits. The report, prepared by doctors in Paris and Algiers in June 2023, stated that Khelif has an XY chromosome makeup and internal testicles, but no uterus. It recommended surgery and hormone treatments to help her align more closely with her gender identity. Photo: Imane Khelif/Instagram   Khelif’s eligibility for women’s sports has been questioned before. In 2023, the International Boxing Association (IBA) barred her from a world cha...

Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) Imane Khelif , an Algerian boxer, has shared exciting news: she’s turning professional after winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Despite facing criticism and false claims about her gender , Khelif is moving forward with her career. The 25-year-old boxer won the gold after a controversial start at the Olympics, where her opponent, Italy’s Angela Carini , withdrew from their match in just 46 seconds due to Khelif’s strength. This led to unproven rumors about her gender, which spread quickly on social media. Public figures like JK Rowling and Donald Trump even joined the debate. Khelif called these attacks "cruel" and has since sued Elon Musk 's platform, X, after it amplified some of the claims. Khelif, speaking on Sunday, said she plans to enter the world of professional boxing. “I want to share my story with the media and young women who look up to me,” she said. She also mentioned that a documentary about her journey is in the wor...

Photo: Angela Carini (Instagram) Olympic boxer Angela Carini has finally broken her silence after a controversial match against Imane Khelif during the round of 16 in the women's 66kg boxing category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Carini withdrew from the match early, citing the power of Khelif's punches as something she had never experienced before. Her comments about Khelif's strength sparked a heated online debate, with some questioning whether Khelif should be allowed to compete in women's boxing.  This controversy grew because Khelif had previously been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships due to an unspecified eligibility test result. Despite the speculation, Khelif was allowed to compete in the Olympics, passing all required tests.  Photo: Angela Carini (Instagram) Five weeks after the match, Carini took to Instagram to share her thoughts. She posted a reflective message, stating, "Many times a person needs to close themselves in order to medit...

Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking legal action against Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling for online harassment. Khelif, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, has filed a criminal complaint in France, accusing the two public figures of cyberbullying during her Olympic campaign. The complaint was submitted to the Paris public prosecutor’s office, which handles online hate crimes. Khelif’s lawyer stated that the complaint could lead to an investigation of others who might have harassed her, including former U.S. President Donald Trump . The lawsuit was filed against X (formerly Twitter), where much of the alleged harassment took place. Rowling, known for her strong views on transgender issues, posted several tweets about Khelif, accusing her of being a man competing in women’s sports. Musk also commented on the situation, agreeing with a tweet that said, "Men don't belong in women's sports." Photo: Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling (Instagram) The con...

Photo: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) Israel Adesanya , a famous UFC fighter, has publicly apologized to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif for comments he made about her. Adesanya had wrongly assumed that Khelif was a transgender woman after hearing about her recent Olympic win in Paris. Khelif has faced controversy over her gender identity, especially after she and another boxer were disqualified last year for not meeting certain gender criteria. However, both were later cleared to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Adesanya had tweeted about the situation, saying, "Men should not be boxing women," but later realized he was mistaken. He apologized, saying, "I got it wrong... I didn’t understand what was going on." Photo: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) Khelif will compete in the Olympic final on August 9, aiming for a gold medal. Meanwhile, Adesanya is focused on his own upcoming fight. He will face Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 on...

Photo: Piers Morgan, Imane Khelif (Instagram) Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in Paris, despite controversy surrounding her participation. However, Piers Morgan tweeted about the situation and got his facts wrong, leading him to delete the tweet. Khelif, 25, has been in the spotlight because of a gender eligibility debate at the Paris Olympics. Despite the noise, she won a unanimous decision against China’s Liu Yang to secure the gold . The crowd at Roland Garros cheered her on, chanting her name as she dominated the three-round bout. Piers Morgan quickly posted on social media, claiming a "biological male" won the competition. However, he was mistaken. Morgan confused Liu Yang with Lin Yu-ting , another boxer involved in the gender debate. Lin, who fights in a different weight class, competes for gold on Saturday. Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed both Khelif and Lin to compete, despite being banned by t...

Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the gold medal in the 66kg division at the Paris Olympics, but her victory has been overshadowed by a controversy over her gender. Some people questioned whether she should have been allowed to compete after a test by the International Boxing Association (IBA) claimed she had XY chromosomes. However, Khelif has firmly defended herself, stating, "I am a woman like any other woman." Khelif, who finished fifth in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, was previously disqualified from the 2023 World Championships due to the same issue. Despite this, she met all the International Olympic Committee (IOC) standards to compete in Paris. After winning the gold medal by unanimous decision against China's Liu Yang, Khelif addressed her critics, calling them "enemies of my success" and dismissing the controversy. The issue gained more attention when Khelif's opening-round opponent withdrew just 46 seconds into the matc...

Photo: Lin Yu-ting (Instagram) Taiwanese Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting defeated Turkish fighter Esra Yildiz Kahraman on Wednesday night in the 57-kilogram division at the Paris Olympics.  Lin won by unanimous decision, moving on to the gold medal fight. Yildiz earned a bronze medal, as there are no bronze-medal bouts in Olympic boxing. Yildiz was aggressive during the fight but did not do enough to win over the judges. Lin landed more punches, which the judges noticed. Photo: Lin Yu-ting (Instagram) After the fight, Yildiz made a double "X" gesture with her fingers, appearing to signal that she was a woman with XX chromosomes. This gesture comes amid a gender controversy surrounding Lin. Lin was disqualified from the 2023 International Boxing Association World Championships for having "XY chromosomes."  However, the International Olympic Committee has stated that Lin is eligible to compete in the women’s division and has discredited the tests used by the IBA. Read Next...

Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) Imane Khelif 's dad has spoken out amid the controversy surrounding her participation in the Olympics. Khelif’s first-round boxing match against Italian rival Angela Carini was abandoned after just 46 seconds, sparking criticism and rumors. Khelif was previously disqualified by the International Boxing Association (IBA) for not meeting gender eligibility criteria. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) cleared her to fight in Paris. Her father, Amar Khelif, has now confirmed that Imane was born female, showing an official document from May 2, 1999. Amar Khelif criticized the ongoing attacks on his daughter and urged her to prove her critics wrong by winning Olympic gold. He said, "Imane is a little girl who has loved sports since she was six. These critics don't want her to be a champion. I hope she will honor Algeria and win the gold medal." Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) Italian boxer Angela Carini has apologized for th...

Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) Algerian boxer  Imane Khelif  has advanced to the gold medal bout in the women's welterweight division at the Paris Olympics. She defeated Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng 5-0 in the semifinals, securing a chance for Algeria's first women's boxing gold medal. Khelif's journey has been marked by controversy . She and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting were disqualified from the world championships last year over alleged eligibility issues, leading to widespread criticism. Despite this, Khelif has focused on her performance, winning three consecutive bouts in Paris. Photo: Imane Khelif (Instagram) After her victory, Khelif expressed her pride and dedication, saying, "I've worked eight years for these Olympics, and I'm very proud of this moment." She will face China's Yang Liu in the final on Friday. Khelif's success has been celebrated by fans, who have shown strong support at Roland Garros. The fight against Suwannapheng...

Photo: Skye Nicolson (Instagram) Australian boxer and featherweight champion Skye Nicolson is standing up for two boxers caught in a gender eligibility controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nicolson, who fought in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, defended Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting on social media. Khelif and Lin were previously disqualified from the 2023 International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Championships due to testing positive for "XY chromosomes." Nicolson, who has fought against both boxers, said they have been unfairly treated. "They were born female with XY chromosomes but have female bodies and have competed as women their whole lives," Nicolson explained. She argued that they do not have the physical advantages of men and have often lost fights to other women. Photo: Skye Nicolson (Instagram) The IBA believes Khelif and Lin have competitive advantages, but Nicolson disagrees, stating, "If they had such advantages,...

Photo: Instagram/Amy Broadhurst Irish boxer Amy Broadhurst, who defeated Imane Khelif at the 2022 World Championships, has spoken out in support of Khelif amid a gender controversy at the Olympics. Khelif was disqualified from the women’s World Championships last year just before her gold-medal match. The International Boxing Association (IBA) ruled she did not meet their eligibility criteria for women’s events, which do not allow athletes with male XY chromosomes. Another boxer, Lin Yu-ting from Taiwan, also lost her bronze medal for the same reason. The IBA did not say why Khelif and Lin failed the tests but clarified that they did not undergo testosterone tests. Neither boxer identifies as transgender or intersex. Photo: Instagram/Amy Broadhurst Despite losing recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over governance issues, the IBA still runs the boxing competition in Paris. The IOC allowed both women to compete in the Olympics. In a recent match, Khelif defeated ...

Photo: Instagram/Angela Carini Angela Carini , an Italian boxer, stopped her Olympic fight against Algeria's Imane Khelif after just 46 seconds. Carini now wants to apologize to Khelif for how she acted after the match. Khelif was cleared to compete in women's boxing in Paris, despite being disqualified from last year's Women's World Championships. Her participation has caused controversy, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports her. Carini, also 25, told an Italian newspaper that she regrets not shaking hands with Khelif after the fight. "I was angry because my Olympics were over," she said. "I want to apologize to her and everyone else. If I see her again, I will hug her." Photo: Instagram/Angela Carini During the fight, Carini took a punch to the face and went to her corner for her coach to adjust her headgear. After briefly continuing, she stopped the fight. Carini later explained to BBC Sport that she needed to protect herself. Th...

Photo: Instagram/Imane Khelif Despite criticism from some celebrities and politicians, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that Imane Khelif is eligible to compete in women's boxing at the Paris Games. Khelif went viral after winning her first match against Italy's Angela Carini, who stopped fighting after just 46 seconds. Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting were disqualified from their championships in 2023 by the International Boxing Association (IBA) for failing gender eligibility tests, which the IOC later called a "sudden and arbitrary decision." Both Khelif and Lin competed in the 2021 Tokyo Games but did not win medals. The IOC expressed sadness over the abuse these athletes have faced, emphasizing their commitment to protecting all athletes' human rights. Photo: Instagram/Imane Khelif Fact Check: Imane Khelif is a Woman According to GLAAD and InterACT, Khelif is a woman. She has differences of sexual development (DSDs), which is not the ...

Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul Jake Paul has invited boxer Angela Carini to fight on one of his events. This offer came after Carini quit her Olympic boxing match against Imane Khelif just 46 seconds in. Khelif had landed a solid punch before Carini decided to stop the fight. Carini was competing in the women’s 66kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After Khelif's punch, Carini quickly signaled that she couldn't continue. She was visibly upset in the ring, even kneeling and crying after the match. Jake Paul, who is also a boxing promoter, expressed support for Carini on social media. He offered her a chance to fight on one of his cards, saying she deserved a fair chance to show her skills. Paul runs Most Valuable Promotions, which features women fighters prominently. Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul Last year, Khelif was disqualified before a gold-medal match at the women's World Championships because she didn't meet gender eligibility criteria. The details of these criteria ...