Gender row boxer Imane Khelif guaranteed Olympics 2024 medal after reaching semis following win over outspoken rival
IMANE KHELIF is guaranteed an Olympic medal after her quarter-final win over Anna Luca Hamori.
The Algerian star has been at the centre of a gender row at the Paris Olympics.
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Khelif, 25, was able to put that behind her as she smashed her past the Hungarian by winning each round on points.
She is now guaranteed to win an Olympic medal in the women’s 66kg, having made it to the semi-finals.
This is because even if she loses in the semi-final, she will win a bronze medal along with the other loser.
Hamori, 23, had spoken out about Khelif’s participation in the event before the fight.
She said: “In my humble opinion, I don’t think it’s fair that this contestant can compete in the women’s category.
“But I cannot concern myself with that now. I cannot change it, it’s life.
“I can promise you one thing… I will do my best to win, and I will fight as long as I can!”
After Khelilf was named the winner, she was overcome with emotions she could be seen in tears as she left the ring.
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The controversy over her participation came to the forefront after her previous opponent, Angela Carini, abandoned their bout after 46 seconds.
Carini revealed she had never been hit harder – sparking controversy and a gender eligibility storm.
Khelif was disqualified from last year’s Women’s World Championships for failing to meet eligibility criteria.
The International Olympic Committee said she was disqualified after failing a testosterone level test.
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