Imane Khelif, Algerian Boxer Caught in Gender Row at Paris Olympics 2024, Assures Medal by Qualifying for Women’s Boxing 66 Kg Event Semifinal
The Algerian boxer overcame her Hungarian opponent Anna Luca Hamori to advance to the semifinals. Earlier, she was caught in the middle of a controversy after Italy's Angela Carini had withdrew from their fight just after 46 seconds.
Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer caught in gender row at the Paris Olympics, has assured a medal by qualifying for the semifinal of the Women's boxing 66kg event on Saturday, July 3. The Algerian boxer was the centre of controversy after her round of 16 opponent, Italy's Angela Carini, pulled out of the fight just after 46 seconds. Khelif defeated Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori 5-0 to advance to the semifinals. In boxing, two bronze medals are awarded, and a semifinal finish is enough to ensure a place on the podium. Paris Olympics 2024: IOC President Thomas Bach Defends Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting Amid Gender Row, Says Won’t Tolerate ‘Politically Motivated Cultural War’.
Imane Khelif Assures Medal By Entering Semifinals of Women's 66 Kg Boxing Event
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Imane Khelif has reached the semi-finals of the women's welterweight division after victory over Luca Anna Hamori. #Olympics2024 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/0BRQCtvpQB
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