Imane Khelif Suing Over Gender Reports

Imane Khelif, the Olympic boxing champion embroiled in a gender eligibility controversy following her gold medal win at Paris 2024, is pursuing legal action against media reports alleging leaked medical documents that claim she has male XY chromosomes and internal testes. This scrutiny intensified after her first opponent, Angela Carini, withdrew from their bout just 46 seconds in, citing an overwhelming punch. Khelif had faced disqualification from the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2023 over gender eligibility issues before competing in the Olympics, where she won gold. The IBA has criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for permitting her participation, asserting that it undermines the integrity of women's sports. Prominent figures, including Martina Navratilova, have joined calls for Khelif's medal to be rescinded, following reports of her medical condition. The IOC expressed sadness over the abuse Khelif has faced but refrained from commenting on the ongoing legal matters.