Boxer Who Failed Gender Test Reaches Olympic Final

Algerian boxer Iman Khelif, who failed her gender test, has reached the final of the 2024 Olympic Games in the 66-kilogram weight category, a Lenta.ru correspondent reports.

In the semi-finals, Khelif defeated Djanjaem Suvannaphaeng from Thailand. Thus, the Algerian is guaranteed a medal at the Paris Games. In the fight for gold, Khelif will face Yang Liu from China.

During the tournament, Khelif complained about bullying. The boxer asked people to adhere to the Olympic principles and the Olympic Charter and refrain from insulting athletes.

In 2023, the International Boxing Association (IBA) suspended Khelif, along with Taiwan’s Lin Yuting, from the World Championships for failing to meet eligibility criteria. Gender testing showed that the athletes had XY chromosomes and elevated testosterone. However, the International Olympic Committee cleared them for women’s competition in 2024.