Boxer Imane Khelif Beats Another Female Opponent to Advance to Olympic Final

Imane Khelif,​ a controversial ⁤Olympic boxer, has advanced to the ​finals after defeating Thailand’s Janjaem‌ Suwannapheng, securing at⁢ least a silver medal in ​the welterweight division.‌ Khelif’s victory mirrors their last match at the World Boxing Championships, where she also⁢ claimed a win. ‍However, her achievements are‍ shadowed by controversy surrounding her ⁣eligibility, as both Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting failed a chromosome‍ test and were stripped of their victories by the International⁣ Boxing Association (IBA). Despite this, they can compete in the‌ Olympics due to‍ differing‌ rules.

The IBA stated that Khelif and Lin did​ not ‌meet the necessary eligibility criteria for female ⁣competitors following their tests, which were confidential but⁣ indicated a competitive advantage. While Olympic officials‍ have‍ criticized the IBA’s testing methods, the IBA defended its ⁢actions, stating that the ​inconsistencies in application of eligibility criteria ⁣by other sporting bodies ‌raise serious concerns about fairness and safety‌ for all ‍athletes. The situation highlights ongoing debates⁣ regarding gender ‍identity and competitive equity in ‍sports.


Controversial Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is closing in on a gold medal after defeating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng on Tuesday.

Khelif, who was already assured of winning a bronze medal, will now go back to Algeria with at least a silver medal in the welterweight division.

Khelif won all three rounds of the fight, according to USA Today.

Khelif’s victory duplicated the result the last time the two fighters met at the World Boxing Championships.

However, the International Boxing Association stripped Khelif of the win, ruling that Khelif and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan could not fight in the female category because they failed a chromosome test.

Lin, who is competing in a different weight class than Khelif, fights Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey on Wednesday, with the semi-final bout starting at 3:30 p.m. ET, according to the U.K.’s Independent. Lin is also assured of at least a bronze medal because two bronze medals are awarded in boxing events.

Khelif and Lin are able to fight in the Olympics because the Games have different eligibility rules than the IBA.

Olympic officials have called the IBA’s testing into question, leading the IBA to jab back with a statement.

The IBA said that “the athletes did not undergo a testosterone examination but were subject to a separate and recognized test, whereby the specifics remain confidential. This test conclusively indicated that both athletes did not meet the required necessary eligibility criteria and were found to have competitive advantages over other female competitors.”

The statement explained that Lin did not appeal the ruling “thus rendering the decision legally binding.” Khelif initially appealed, but then withdrew the appeal, the statement said, “also making the IBA decision legally binding.”

The statement noted that although the International Olympic Committee has said the IBA is in the wrong and its rules are right, the IBA said the IOC’s version of who is right or wrong might actually be reversed.

“While IBA remains committed to ensuring competitive fairness in all of our events, we express concern over the inconsistent application of eligibility criteria by other sporting organizations, including those overseeing the Olympic Games,” the statement said.

“The IOC’s differing regulations on these matters, in which IBA is not involved, raise serious questions about both competitive fairness and athletes’ safety,” the statement continued.

“For clarification on why the IOC permits athletes with competitive advantages to compete in their events, we urge interested parties to seek answers directly from the IOC.”






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