Khelif's Gender Identity Sparks Global Debate

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking legal action following a leaked medical report claiming that she is biologically male, which has reignited controversy over her eligibility to compete in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics. The International Boxing Association disqualified her from the 2023 World Championships, but the International Olympic Committee allowed her to compete in the Olympics, stating she met eligibility requirements. The leaked report, reportedly prepared by French and Algerian medical experts, alleges Khelif has XY chromosomes and internal testicles, sparking global debate and criticism from figures like Martina Navratilova and Donald Trump. Khelif has faced online abuse and filed complaints against individuals commenting on her gender. The IOC has refrained from commenting on the case during ongoing legal proceedings. The controversy also became part of Trump's campaign narrative, criticizing the Biden administration's stance on gender and women’s sports.