Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to the bullying she faces regarding her gender amid her participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Critics have slammed the Olympics for allowing her to compete after she was banned last year for failing gender eligibility tests. Despite the controversy, she has advanced to the semi-finals, securing at least a bronze medal.
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Imane Khelif competed in the Tokyo Olympics without issue, raising questions about the timing of the current scrutiny.
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Imane Khelif emphasized her focus on her Olympic goals and urged people to uphold the Olympic principles, calling for an end to bullying, which she said can destroy people’s spirits and minds.
Imane Khelif remains defiant, hoping to win gold and return to Algeria as a hero. She stressed the impact of the controversy on her family and called for respect and fairness in sports.
Imane Khelif has received support from the IOC.
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