Leaked Report Reveals Boxer Imane Khelif Biological Male Amid Olympic Gender Controversy

Leaked medical test results from 2023 reveal that Olympic women's boxing champion Imane Khelif has male chromosomes, confirming long-standing controversy over Khelif's biological sex. These results, conducted by an accredited Indian laboratory, challenge the IOC's earlier dismissal of the tests as illegitimate and have intensified pressure on Olympic officials to address the issue. Khelif, who won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been barred from competing in women's divisions without mandatory chromosome testing, a policy recently adopted by World Boxing for all athletes over 18. Critics like Riley Gaines and others have condemned Khelif’s participation in women's competitions, citing concerns over fairness and safety after reports of opponents fearing injury during bouts. IOC President Thomas Bach has dismissed the test results as a Russian misinformation campaign linked to the IBA, which lost IOC recognition over ethics concerns. Meanwhile, Khelif remains defiant, intending to compete for future Olympic titles despite the controversy and stricter sex verification protocols now in place.