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Algerian Olympic Chief Blames ‘Zionist Lobby’ for Gender Allegations Against Boxer

The head of the Algerian Olympic Committee has blamed the “Zionist lobby” for the ongoing controversy over an Algerian Olympic boxer who failed the IBA’s gender test. According to Israel Hayom, Yassine Arab, president of the Algerian Olympic Committee, blamed Jews and their supporters for the controversy surrounding the boxer, who many say is male. […]

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif dominates Thai opponent to advance to gold medal bout

Algeria’s Imane Kherif will fight for the gold medal after defeating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapen by unanimous decision on Tuesday. Kherif dominated Swannapheng throughout the bout, winning the first three rounds on points, until the final round, when Kherif punched Swannapheng in the face and the referee counted eight with the Algerian in his corner. Now, […]

WATCH: Caitlyn Jenner’s take on controversial olympic boxer

Algerian boxer Imane Kherif has sparked a fierce online debate over whether she is biologically male or female. According to mainstream media and IOC reports, Kherif is not transgender, but was born female with a DSD that causes the development of XY chromosomes. Some argue that it is impossible to have XY chromosomes and be […]

International Boxing Association Fires Back at IOC in Row over Gender Tests: ‘This Boxer Is Male’

The International Boxing Association (IBA) held a press conference on Monday to defend itself over the controversial expulsion of two boxers against claims that the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision was unfair. According to Russia’s TASS news agency, IBA president Umar Kremlyov explained the organisation’s decision to strip Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Kherif […]

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif decries bullying amid gender misconceptions

Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Kayrouf has called for an end to bullying of athletes after competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but unfounded claims about her gender have sparked outrage, particularly among right-wing figures. “I send a message to people all over the world to uphold the Olympic principles and the Olympic Charter and to […]