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Who is Imane Khelif? The Algerian gold medal boxer who has filed a cyberbullying lawsuit

After finding herself at the centre of a gender storm during her Olympic boxing run, Imane Khelif has now filed a lawsuit which names JK Rowling and Elon Musk. Emma Loffhagen reports

Evening Standard

Olympic champion Nicola Adams weighs in on boxing gender controversy

Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting were disqualified from last year’s World Championships for failing to meet gender eligibility criteria

The Independent UK

'Biological male' Imane Khelif wins Paris Olympics boxing bout in 46 seconds; Elon Musk, JK Rowling cry foul as Twitter erupts

NEW DELHI: Paris Olympics has been hit by another major controversy as Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, alleged to be a 'biological male,' defeated Italian boxer Angela Carini in a women's boxing bout within 46 seconds on Thursday. The incident has led to a heated debate on social media, drawing in…

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Logan Paul admits to ‘spreading misinformation’ after calling Algerian boxer a man

American YouTuber waded into Olympics gender identity test controversy after Imane Khelif forced Italian Angela Carini to quit their bout in less than a minute

The Independent UK

Olympic Committee Slam Reports About Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif As A ‘Misleading Witch Hunt’

The IOC and Paris 2024 organisers have released a joint statement defending Imane Khelif's eligibility and slamming abuse hurled at her.

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IOC responds to boxing gender test scandal at Paris Olympics

Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting have been allowed to compete in the Olympics despite failing a gender eligibility test conducted by the International Boxing Association last year

The Independent UK

Andy Murray’s tearful farewell, Simone Biles’ brilliance and boxing controversy

Paris saw the best of Olympic sport as Andy Murray ended his career with one last night under the floodlights and US gymnast Simone Biles made history

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Breakaway boxing body's president backs the IOC's handling of gender issues at the Paris Olympics

The head of the new governing body that hopes to run the next Olympic boxing tournament says he strongly supports the IOC’s policies at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Who is Lin Yu‑ting? Taiwan’s Olympic boxer who failed a gender eligibility test

Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif were disqualified at the 2023 World Championships after failing gender eligibility tests, but both are competing at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

The Olympic gender eligibility questions surrounding boxers from Algeria and Taiwan, explained

Lots of questions swirled about two boxers who were allowed to compete in Paris.

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Algeria Boxer In Olympic Gender Row Wins In 46 Seconds As Italian PM Hits Out

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, pummelled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday to spark an angry reaction from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

International Business Times

Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout

Imane Khelif's next opponent has thrown down the challenge after the Algerian began her controversial Olympic boxing campaign with a 46-second stoppage.

AAP

Boxing and fencing hope Olympics can draw line under integrity controversies

Combat sports at the Olympics are fighting to win back the IOC’s trust.

The Independent UK

IOC defends allowing boxers who failed gender tests to compete at Paris 2024

Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu‑ting of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) were disqualified from the 2023 women’s world championships

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Oleksandr Usyk Calls For Reform In Amateur Boxing Governance

Oleksandr Usyk voices concerns about amateur boxing governance and supports Ukrainian athletes in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

Boxers who failed gender tests at world championships cleared to compete at Olympics

The IOC has confirmed that two boxers who were disqualified from last year’s world championships for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in Paris

AAP

Tax is bursting the bubble of craft beer industry

Inflation-fuelled excise rises and the market power of two multinational companies are bursting the bubble of Australia's burgeoning craft beer industry.

The Independent UK

Lionel Elika Fatupaito: Samoa boxing coach dies at Paris Olympics

Lionel Elika Fatupaito passed away in Paris, the International Boxing Association has confirmed

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Unseeded Nikhat Zareen gets tough draw in Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: India’s two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain have been handed tough draws while their male counterparts have a relatively easier passage in the boxing competition in Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

Three-year cycle and IBA split behind reduced GB boxing squad – Rob McCracken

Just six fighters will head to Paris to represent Great Britain at this summer’s Olympics.

The Times of India

India leaves IOC-suspended IBA, joins breakaway World Boxing

NEW DELHI: Left with no choice after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled against Umar Kremlev-led International Boxing Association (IBA), India’s national governing body for the sport – BFI, headed by SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh – on Friday switched allegiance to avoid International Olympic Committee’s…

The Independent UK

Olympic boxers handed prize money boost for winning medals at Paris 2024

Gold medallists will be awarded $100,000 while silver and bronze medals will take home $50,000 and $25,000 respectively

The Times of India

Boxing medallists at Paris Olympics to receive cash prize from IBA

The International Boxing Association (IBA) announced on Wednesday that it will offer prize money to all Olympic champions and medallists at this year's Paris Games.

The Hindu

IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner

IOC seeks new international boxing body by 2025 to keep boxing in Olympics, amid governance concerns and disputes.

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IOC Seeks New Boxing Body To Save Olympic Future

Learn about the IOC's plan to establish a new international boxing body to secure boxing's presence in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after de-recognizing the IBA.

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