Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told Italian boxer Angela Carini, “You will not give up and one day you will get your due” in a “fight that is finally fair.” Meloni’s comments were in response to Carini’s retirement from the ring after 46 seconds in the Paris Olympics against Algerian boxer Imane Kherif, who has male chromosomes.
“Angela, I know you won’t give up, and I know that one day, through your hard work and your sweat, you will get what you deserve in a competition that is finally level,” Meloni said in a social media post on Thursday.
So, no Morerai, Angela, I have Giorno Guadanerai con Sforzo and sudore che meritocrat, the finals are equal. pic.twitter.com/bJ2GfAUTzq
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) August 1, 2024
As reported by Breitbart News, Carini fought Kheriff for 46 seconds in the ring. Kheriff was disqualified from the International Boxing Association’s 2023 World Boxing Championships for failing a gender eligibility test, but will be allowed to take part in a boxing match against an Italian boxer at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“I’ve never been hit with a punch like that. I can’t continue,” said a devastated Carini. Said Italian news outlet ASNA reported after Thursday’s match.
Last year, IBA President Umar Kremlev explanation According to a report by Russia’s TASS news agency quoted by Fox News, the organization decided to disqualify Kherif from competing in the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championships after a DNA test showed she has XY chromosomes.
“DNA tests revealed that several athletes had tried to deceive their colleagues by pretending to be women. The tests proved that they have XY chromosomes. These athletes have been excluded from competition,” Kremlyov said at the time.
The Italian prime minister was not the only one to react to the Olympic boxing match between Carini and Herriv on Thursday.
YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul also shared his own feelings about Carini in a social media post on Thursday.
“To Angela Carini, although your dreams didn’t come true today due to all the crazy plans going on in the world right now, I would love for you to fight on the undercard of MVP and show the world your talent on a fair stage, not against a man,” Paul said.
To Angela Carini, although your dreams didn’t come true today because of all the crazy plans going on in the world right now, I still want you to fight on the undercard of MVP and show the world your talent on a level stage, not against men.
internet…
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) August 1, 2024
Meanwhile, millions of sports fans were outraged by the match and slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing an athlete with male chromosomes, who has been disqualified from the 2023 Games, to compete against Carini.
“Inclusion — brought to you by the International Olympic Committee,” said swimmer Riley Gaines, who famously competed against fellow biologically male swimmer Leah Thomas. I told a joke.
Inclusions
Courtesy of the International Olympic Committee pic.twitter.com/HszyyDVEaZ
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) August 1, 2024
“This is not a sport.” Harry potter Author J.K. Rowling Claimed“From the bullying red-shirted cheaters to the organizers who allowed this to happen, this was men exerting their power over women.”
“That’s evil,” says another X user. Reacted.
“This is all down to the IOC and the powers that be who make the rules,” said another. Declared“This is a travesty and a mockery of the entire Olympic sport.”
“The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that two boxers who were disqualified from last year’s world championships for failing a ‘gender eligibility test’ have been allowed to compete in Paris,” another news outlet reported. Declared“What a disgrace!”
“Just when you thought the Olympics couldn’t get any more vile than the opening ceremony, they’ve condoned men violently assaulting women,” said another. Said“It’s complete rubbish,” he added.
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