Sports News of Tuesday, 6 August 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif has denied claims that she is a transgender athlete, asserting that she was born and raised as a woman without any medical procedures. “I am a woman,” Khelif said when asked about the allegations, as quoted by foxnews.com. Khelif's match against Italian boxer Angela Carini ended prematurely due to these transgender claims, sparking widespread criticism on social media. Despite the controversy, Khelif won her 66-kilogram fight against Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori by unanimous decision. International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach defended Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting, condemning the hate speech and abuse on social media.

Source: Fox News August 06, 2024 09:34 UTC