Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. She emerged as the champion of the women’s welterweight division by defeating Yang Liu of China in the final with a score of 5:0.

Khelif’s victory at Roland Garros was celebrated by the crowd, and she received immense support from fans waving Algerian flags. After her win, Khelif expressed her joy, stating that winning the gold medal had been her dream for eight years.

Khelif faced intense scrutiny and online abuse over misconceptions about her womanhood, which made her victory even more special.

She emphasized that athletes should be judged solely based on their performance and hoped that similar attacks would not happen in future Olympics.

Despite facing scrutiny and disqualification from a previous competition, Khelif proved her eligibility and talent with her remarkable performance at the Olympics.

Her gold medal win is a significant achievement for Algerian women’s boxing and has made her a hero in her home country.