Algerian Imane Khelif will fight for a gold medal after defeating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous decision Tuesday. Khelif dominated Suwannapheng throughout the match, winning the first three rounds on points. In the final round, Khelif nailed Suwannapheng in the face, and the referee backed the Algerian to the corner and counted to eight. Now, the fighter will get to contend for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. It’s the first Olympic medal of her career.

Source: Fox News August 07, 2024 08:26 UTC