Imane Khelif Ready to Take Legal Action Against Viral Medical Report Claiming Her to be Male: Report

Imane Khelif, the 25-year-old Algerian boxer was in the news with questions raised over her gender. She was a household name during the Paris Olympics 2024 with many sports fans looking at the matter in amusement. But the IOC (International Olympic Committee) stood behind the boxer and allowed her to participate. She won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 66 Kg category. But just over two months after the conclusion of the Olympic Games 2024, a medical report claiming that Imane Khelif is male surfaced once again igniting the controversy over her credentials for the title. Imane Khelif, Paris Olympics 2024 Gold Medallist Boxer, Is A Biological Male and Has Micropenis; Claims Unconfirmed Leaked Medical Report.

Erred by new speculations Imane Khelif is reportedly preparing to take legal action in response to recent reports from a leaked medical document questioning her gender. The embattled Imane Khelif, declared male in a leaked medical report, is “preparing a lawsuit in response to the latest reporting,” according to information provided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to German broadcaster DW. Will Imane Khelif Lose Her Paris Olympics 2024 Gold Medal After Leaked Medical Reports Suggest She is A Biological Male?.

The medical report went viral on social media after it was accessed by the French magazine Le Correspondent. It was reported to be drafted in 2023. However, there are still questions over the authenticity of the report and is also seen as an attempt to tarnish Imane’s image. The Algerian Olympic Committee (COA) has also hit out at the “ongoing and baseless attacks” on Imane Khelif.

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