Algeria boxer Khelif

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who won gold in the women's welterweight category at the Paris Olympics, has filed a legal complaint alleging online harassment amid a gender dispute that has sparked significant debate on social media. Her lawyer, Nabil Boudi, confirmed that the complaint was lodged with the Paris Prosecutor's Office, with Khelif expressing her desire to change global perceptions about her identity. Khelif, who triumphed over China's Yang Liu, stated, "All that is being said about me on social media is immoral," emphasizing her identity as a woman. She is the first Algerian woman to win an Olympic boxing title, and her victory comes in the context of ongoing controversies regarding her eligibility. The International Olympic Committee has supported her, dismissing findings from the International Boxing Association that questioned her gender. Both Khelif and fellow gold medalist Lin Yu-ting have attracted attention for their roles in this ongoing discussion.