Algeria's Imane Khelif made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning gold in the women's welterweight boxing division, becoming the first woman from Africa and the Arab world to achieve this feat. Her victory came amid significant controversy over her gender eligibility, with critics arguing she should be disqualified due to an XY chromosome. The International Boxing Association (IBA) had disqualified her in 2023, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) dismissed these concerns, allowing her to compete. Khelif, asserting her identity as a woman, emphasized that her success was a response to those who doubted her. Her win was celebrated by fans and marked a significant moment for Algeria, as she joined the ranks of the nation's Olympic champions.