Imane Khelif wins gold

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the gold medal in the women's welterweight final at the Paris Olympics, defeating Chinese champion Yang Liu by unanimous decision. This victory marks Khelif as the first Algerian woman and the first African woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal. Her success comes amidst a backdrop of controversy regarding her gender eligibility, as she was previously disqualified from the World Championships for failing a gender eligibility test. After her win, Khelif firmly stated, 'I am a woman like any woman,' addressing her detractors and emphasizing her identity. Khelif's journey garnered significant support from the Algerian diaspora, who celebrated her victory at Roland Garros. The International Olympic Committee had cleared her to compete despite the IBA's disqualification, highlighting a shift in the treatment of gender eligibility in sports.