Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold medal

In the women's 66kg boxing category, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced off against China's Liu Yang.

Khelif, who defeated Liu Yang 5-0 in the match held at Roland-Garros, reached the Olympic championship.

While Liu Yang won the silver medal, Taiwan's Chin Nien Chen, whom Yang defeated in the semifinals, and Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng, whom Imane Khelif defeated, were the names who won bronze medals.

KHELIF, THE NAME AT THE CENTER OF CONTROVERSY

Imane Khelif had faced Italian boxer Angela Carini in the round of 16, and Carini had withdrawn from the ring 45 seconds into the match.

Following this match, the Algerian athlete drew attention as one of the most talked-about names on the world agenda.

While it was recalled that Khelif was disqualified from the 2023 Women's World Championships on the grounds that she could not meet the necessary eligibility criteria, attempts had been made to have the Algerian athlete removed from the competitions.

News Source: AA