The Olympic committee has responded after a Boxer who was deemed to have male chromosomes won in just 46 seconds.
The controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Italy’s Angela Carini is still gaining traction online.
Khelif – who was declared the winner on the welterweight fight after her opponent surrendered 46 seconds in – was disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after failing her gender eligibility tests due to elevated levels of testosterone.
The Algerian athlete’s presence at this year’s games has angered many online. Carini shared on X “Men don’t belong in women’s sports #IStandWithAngelaCarini.”
Other celebs have also shared their views – YouTuber/Boxer Logan Paul wrote:
“A man was allowed to beat up a woman on a global stage, crushing her life’s dream while fighting for her deceased father This delusion must end,”
Spokesperson for the International Olympic Comittee, Mark Adams said:
“I repeat that all the competitors comply with the eligibility rules.”
“But what I would say is that this involves real people. And, by the way, this is not a transgender issue. I should make this absolutely clear,”
