In a controversial boxing match at the Paris Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who previously failed a gender eligibility test, defeated Italy's Angela Carini after the latter withdrew just 46 seconds into the bout due to injury. Carini, visibly distressed, cited severe pain from Khelif's punches, which led her to abandon the match without shaking her opponent's hand. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has faced backlash for allowing Khelif to compete despite her past disqualification from the World Championships, with critics, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, arguing this undermines women's rights in sports. Khelif's participation has sparked a heated debate on gender eligibility, with supporters and opponents voicing their opinions on social media and in public forums. Carini expressed her disappointment, stating she felt she could not continue fighting under the circumstances. The IOC maintains that all competitors comply with eligibility rules, stating they are recognized as women in their documentation.