Battle Over Gender Eligibility In 2024 Olympic Intensifies

Battle Over Gender Eligibility In 2024 Olympic Intensifies With Angela Carini's Withdrawal From Women's Boxing Match

Italian boxer Angela Carini and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics 2024 has brought this contentious topic back into the limelight.

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Angela Carini, an accomplished Italian boxer, withdrew from her Olympic match against Algeria's Imane Khelif after sustaining a severe punch to the nose

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This incident occurred in the context of Khelif's controversial history regarding gender eligibility.

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The IBA's decision was based on a confidential test that suggested Khelif had competitive advantages over other female athletes.

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