At the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, boxer Imane Khelif faced dire accusations about her gender while winning gold in the women's welterweight category. The controversy surrounding her participation mirrored that of other athletes like Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting. Following a chaotic press conference from the suspended International Boxing Association during the tournament, the newly formed World Boxing organization announced policies to address gender eligibility issues but later apologized for improperly linking these policies to Khelif. The events have sparked broader discussions about governance in boxing and its future in the Olympics.
"Algerian boxer Imane Khelif not only won gold in the women’s welterweight at the 2024 Olympics but also confronted harsh gender identity allegations."
"The chaotic press conference held amidst the Olympics raised further questions about boxing's future in the Games, with concerns over clarity and governance at the IBA."
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