IBA Women's World Boxing Championships – Welterweight

Controversy to Glory: Imane Khelif Wins Gold in Paris and Makes History as Algeria's First Female Olympic Boxing Champion

Published by Novinite on Sat, 08/10/2024 - 08:05

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif made history by winning gold in Paris, becoming the first female Olympic boxing champion from an African nation. Her victory in the women's 66kg boxing tournament came after a contentious final against China's Yang Liu, where Khelif secured the win by unanimous decision on points.

Imane Khelif Makes History: Algeria's First Female Boxer to Reach Olympic Final

Published by Novinite on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:48

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, whose Olympic participation has been surrounded by gender-related controversy, is now on the verge of winning gold in Paris. Khelif advanced to the final of the women's 66kg category after securing a victory in her semi-final match against Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng on Tuesday. She is set to compete for the gold medal against China's Yang Liu on August 9.

Gender row explodes after Algerian boxer's 46-second win

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 08/03/2024 - 10:21

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's 46-second win at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1 sparked a furious row about gender eligibility rules, with public figures from around the world weighing in on the controversy.

Italian boxer Angela Carini retired hurt and shrugged off attempts by Khelif to shake her hand, before collapsing to her knees and sobbing uncontrollably in the middle of the ring.