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Controversial boxers hailed as heroes after Olympic success

Both stand at the center of a global political culture war. But back home in Algeria and Taiwan, OS boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting are hailed as heroines.

Controversial boxers hailed as heroes after Olympic success

Investigating hate speech against boxer – celebrities named

An investigation has been initiated for suspected hate speech against Imane Khelif. This was announced by French prosecutors on Wednesday.

Investigating hate speech against boxer – celebrities named

Controversial Boxing Winner: I am a Woman

The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who took gold in the 66-kilo class, commented on the discussions and criticism she faced during the Olympic Games after her gender was questioned. > I am qualified to participate in this competition.

Controversial Boxing Winner: I am a Woman

Controversial Boxer Won Olympic Gold

Imane Khelif has been one of the Olympic Games' most debated athletes. And during Friday evening, the Algerian boxer secured the Olympic gold, after having defeated Yang Liu in the final of the 66-kilo class.

Controversial Boxer Won Olympic Gold

The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"

A gender dispute has received major headlines in the Olympic Games as two female boxers who are said to have typically male chromosomes were stopped in the World Championship but are allowed to compete in the Olympic Games. According to chief physician Angelica Hirschberg, female athletes can have a significant advantage if they have high levels of male sex hormone.

The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"

Khelif's plea: "Stop bullying athletes"

The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is tired of all the hate. Now she demands that it stops.

Khelif's plea: "Stop bullying athletes"

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

The hatred that has affected the Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is unacceptable, says IOC President Thomas Bach. We will not participate in a politically motivated cultural war.

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

Gender Battle in Boxing: Disqualified in World Championship Competes in Olympic Games

The boxers Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-Ting from Taiwan were banned from competing at the World Championship after failing gender tests. But during the Olympic Games, both are participating – which has sparked reactions.

Gender Battle in Boxing: Disqualified in World Championship Competes in Olympic Games

Death in the Olympic Village - Coach Suffered Cardiac Arrest

A death has occurred in the Olympic Village in Paris. Samoa's 60-year-old boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito suffered a cardiac arrest on Friday and despite resuscitation attempts, his life could not be saved, announces the International Boxing Federation (IBA).

Death in the Olympic Village - Coach Suffered Cardiac Arrest