Imane Khelif of Algeria emerged victorious in her first Olympic boxing match at the Paris Olympics, as her opponent Angela Carini of Italy withdrew from the bout after just 46 seconds. The unexpected turn of events left spectators and officials surprised, with Carini citing intense pain in her nose as the reason for her early exit.
Khelif's participation in the Olympics has been met with controversy following her disqualification from the 2023 world championships due to a gender eligibility test. Despite the scrutiny, Khelif, a silver medalist at the 2022 world championships, entered the ring to a supportive crowd.
