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Algerian boxer at centre of gender row sheds tears after quarter-final victory

Imane Khelif, guaranteed a medal after beating Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori, dominated the fight to deafening cheers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024

Hungary boxer Anna Luca Hamori ‘proud’ after defeat to Imane Khelif

The participation of Khelif and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting at Paris 2024 has led to scrutiny.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

Tearful Imane Khelif given ray of light in heartening victory amid dark Olympic episode

The Algerian fighter advanced to the semi-finals of the women’s welterweight tournament after victory against Anna Luca Hamori amid the gender controversy that has dominated the Paris Games

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif ensures medal at Paris Olympics amid gender row

NEW DELHI: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif on Saturday secured a medal at the Paris Olympics after defeating Anna Luca Hamori of Hungary in the women’s 66-kilogram quarterfinals.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2024

Imane Khelif beats Anna Luca Hamori as boxing controversy rumbles on

The Algerian now moves into the semi-finals.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

IOC puts out correction after president Thomas Bach confuses gender issues

The IOC has issued a correction after its president Thomas Bach got in a muddle when defending a decision to let Imane Khelif fight in Paris

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024

Olympics Day 8: US-Japan women's soccer kicks off action-packed day at the Paris Olympics

The quarterfinal game between United States and Japan has kicked off at Parc des Princes in Paris

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

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Imane Khelif is taking the Olympic boxing ring after days of gender outcry

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif takes to the ring again at the Paris Olympics following days of online abuse as misconceptions about her gender have exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history

The allegations that Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting failed an eligibility test for women's competition have been made by only the International Boxing Association

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

Olympics chief slams ‘unacceptable’ hate speech against boxers in gender row

International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach condemned the "hate speech" targeting Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-Ting, saying that a wider, Russia-led "defamation campaign" against the IOC and the Paris Games was fueling the controversy.

France 24 · Aug 3, 2024

IOC president weighs in on Olympic boxing gender controversy: ‘This is the definition of a woman’

Thomas Bach defended boxers Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif and their place at Paris 2024 after failing gender eligibility tests run by the International Boxing Association

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

Lyles Labours Through 100m Heat As Olympic Boxing Row Simmers

US sprint king Noah Lyles launched his campaign for 100m glory Saturday, recovering from a slow start to come through his heat at the Paris Olympics, where a gender row in boxing rumbled on.

International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024

IOC President Condemns Hate Speech Against Boxers At Olympics

IOC President condemns hate speech towards boxers Khelif and Lin, highlighting gender discrimination in sports at Paris Olympics.

Thomas Bach demands respect for boxers at centre of gender controversy

The IOC president said ‘hate speech’ aimed at Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif was ‘totally unacceptable’.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

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The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting at Olympics is unacceptable

IOC President Thomas Bach says the “hate speech” directed at two women boxers at the Paris Olympics is “totally unacceptable.”

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

As conflicts far and wide shake the planet, can the Olympics unite the world?

More than 100 conflicts fester around the world

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024

Dark day in history of Olympics as convicted child rapist Van de Velde competes

Second chances are all around here at the Olympics in a city getting its third opportunity to welcome the world.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Steven van de Velde episode leaves no winners on dark day for Paris Olympics

The Dutch beach volleyball player was showered with boos after being introduced to the crowd on Sunday, almost a decade to the day after he pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year year-old British girl when he was 19

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Olympic Organizers Apologize For South Korea-North Korea Mix-Up

Mistaken identity of South Korean athletes as North Korea at Paris Olympics leads to apologies and calls for prevention of future errors.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024

IOC apologises for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korean

IOC chief Bach speaks with President Yoon Suk-yeol after South Korea seeks assurances that mistake is not repeated.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

Olympics offers ‘deep apology’ as South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

The delegation of South Korea have demanded a meeting with IOC president Thomas Bach

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2024

Paris Olympics become a matter of medals after stars reign on the Seine

The first medals will be handed out at the Paris Olympics on Saturday after the 2024 Games were officially launched with a spectacular four-hour, rain-soaked ceremony along the river Seine.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

‘Dream with us’: Bach delivers message of hope as rain fails to ruin Paris parade

The lingering applause at the Trocadéro suggested the crowd loved it and the Olympic Games opening ceremony delivered a thrilling final hour in the rain

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

Céline Dion rescues Olympic parade after rain-soaked hostage to hubris

The Parisian rain showed there is a good reason why Olympic opening ceremonies are held in stadiums

IOC President Expresses Full Confidence In French Authorities After Attack

IOC President Bach assures comprehensive security measures for upcoming Games in France, with global intelligence support.

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