Paris 2024: Controversial Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Clinches Medal

Algerian Imane Khelif beat the Hungarian Lucca Anna Hamori by unanimous decision (5-0) in the quarterfinals of the 66-kilogram category of the boxing competition at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 and secured a medal.

Khelif, 25, clearly defeated the Hungarian fighter and came down the ring stairs crying, moved by the controversy generated after his rival’s withdrawal in quarters, The Italian Angela Carini.

Controversy was stirred up at these Games, after she couldn’t compete in the 2023 World Cup because a gender test revealed that she had high levels of testosterone.

CHAMPION #Imane_Khelif, our national pride, advances to the semifinals after defeating her Hungarian opponent and leaves the ring in tears after all she has endured!

The gold medal is coming for our champion pic.twitter.com/LDUDTmvxSf

— Bilel CHEBCHEB (@BilelChebcheb) August 3, 2024

“It was a tough fight but I think it was a good fight, I’m very proud of myself and grateful to be here,” said Hamori.

After the match, Hungarian IOC member Balázs Fürjes spoke on this issue.

“Paris boxing competitions will have consequences that must be carefully assessed after the Games,” he said, adding that, “as a member of the IOC,” He is convinced to the last cent percent that the body “will make the right decisions”.

Khelif wins a medal in Paris and faces semi-finals where he already knows the opponent. She will face Thai Janjaem Suwannapheng looking for a spot in the final.