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Imane Khelif Eyes Olympic Gold in LA Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks

Despite the fact that President Donald Trump has said that she is a man and should be stopped from boxing against women, Algeria's Imane Khelif is aiming for the Olympic Games. And she hopes for a new gold.

Imane Khelif Eyes Olympic Gold in LA Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks

The Boxer on the Gender Controversy: "Fight in Court"

The Algerian Imane Khelif is now breaking the silence about the gender scandal in boxing. "I'm not going anywhere.

The Boxer on the Gender Controversy: "Fight in Court"

IOC's response to the gender controversy: Smear campaign

The scandal-ridden International Boxing Federation (IBA) is taking legal action in the gender dispute at the Olympic Games. Part of the smear campaign against the IOC, responds the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

IOC's response to the gender controversy: Smear campaign

The new turn in the gender dispute – wants to sue IOC

The gender dispute within boxing continues. Now the International Boxing Federation (IBF) is taking legal action against the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The new turn in the gender dispute – wants to sue IOC

Olympic Gold Medalist in New Gender Row

The gender controversy in boxing continues. Taiwan's Olympic Games gold medalist Lin Yu-Ting withdraws from a major tournament in Sheffield after her gender identity was questioned, but the organizer claims that she was never registered for the event.

Olympic Gold Medalist in New Gender Row

The Para Ice Hockey Player: "Sports Have Saved Me"

Twice has Robin Dahlstedt's body undergone fundamental changes. In his teenage years, it was about what he knew in his head not matching his physical body.

The Para Ice Hockey Player: "Sports Have Saved Me"

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

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

The audience came, the stars shone and the whole world watched. Not even the sewage in the Seine could spoil the success.

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

Algeria's Boxer to Carry the Flag at the Closing Ceremony

Olympic gold medalist and boxer Imane Khelif will act as Algeria's flag bearer during the closing ceremony in Paris. Khelif has been one of the most talked-about Olympic participants.

Algeria's Boxer to Carry the Flag at the Closing Ceremony

Gold for another disputed boxer

Lin Yu-Ting, Taiwan, who competes in the 57-kilo class in women's boxing, won the Olympic Games gold in the final match against Julia Szeremeta from Poland. Yu-Ting is one of the two boxers who have been surrounded by headlines and a "gender dispute" during the Olympic Games.

Gold for another disputed boxer

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"

Controversial boxer secured Olympic Games medal

Algeria's Imane Khelif has secured an Olympic Games medal in the women's 66-kilo class in boxing in Paris. The 25-year-old won her quarterfinal against Anna Hamori, Hungary, on points with 5–0 after just 46 seconds.

Controversial boxer secured Olympic Games medal

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