‘Absolute Scandal’ Fans React After Algeria’s Imane Khelif, Who Failed Gender Test, Progresses to Women’s Boxing 66 Kg Quarterfinal As Italy’s Angela Carini Calls Off Bout
The Algerian boxer had earlier failed a gender test at the World Championships last year. Imane Khelif advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's 66 kg boxing event as a result of Angela Carini's withdrawal.
Fans were left distraught after a controversy broke out at the Paris Olympics 2024 involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Italy's Angela Carini. Their Women's 66 Kg boxing match lasted for just 46 seconds, during which the Italian was punched and subsequently refused to continue the contest anymore. Khelif was earlier barred from competing at the World Championships last year after failing a gender test, and the outcome of this match was followed by fans expressing their concerns on social media. Carini was left weeping in the middle of the ring after she pulled out of the fight. Algeria's Imane Khelif, Who Failed Gender Test, Advances to Women's 66 Kg Boxing Quarterfinal After Italian Opponent Angela Carini Quits Bout (Watch Video).
'Absolute Scandal'
'Should Men Be Allowed in Women's Sports?'
'Heart Goes Out to Angela Carini'
'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS'
'Completely Unfair'
'Lifetime of Dedication to Her Dreams Robbed'
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