Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has secured a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games following a decisive victory over Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng.
However, Khelif’s path to the final has been marred by a significant gender eligibility controversy.
Despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA), Khelif has been permitted to compete in Paris.
The decision has sparked intense debate over fairness and gender policies in sports.
Khelif’s impressive performance and strong support from the Algerian crowd have solidified her position in the final.
She will face Taiwanese Chen Nien-chin or China’s Liu Yang for the gold medal. A victory would mark Algeria’s first-ever Olympic boxing gold.
The controversy over Khelif’s eligibility has led to criticisms of the IBA’s handling of the case, while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has supported her participation.
This adds to the ongoing debate surrounding gender and sports fairness.
