01.08.2024 16:20
The controversial match in women's boxing at 66 kilograms made a mark on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew from the match against her Algerian opponent Imane Khelif after receiving the first punch, in just 46 seconds. Khelif, who was disqualified from the World Boxing Championships last year due to high testosterone levels, competing in the Olympics had been a subject of debate. The Algerian boxer, at the center of the controversy, could potentially face Busenaz Sürmeneli in the semi-finals.
An incredible incident occurred at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Italian boxer Angela Carini, who competed in the women's 66kg category, withdrew from the match against her Algerian opponent Imane Khelif, whose gender is being debated, in the first minute of the match. Khelif has the possibility of becoming the opponent of our national boxer Busenaz Sürmeneli in the semi-finals.
ITALIAN BOXER WITHDREW IN THE 46TH MINUTE
Italian female boxer Angela Carini, who faced Imane Khelif, withdrew from the match. After receiving a blow to her chin shortly after the start of the match, the Italian boxer had to withdraw from the competition after 46 seconds. There is a debate about whether Khelif should compete in the women's category.
"I'VE NEVER BEEN HIT THIS HARD BEFORE"
Angela Carini, who made tearful statements to the Italian press after the match, said, "I've never been hit this hard in my life. The committee will decide on the match".
GENDER DEBATE
Imane Khelif was disqualified from the 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships due to failing the gender eligibility test. This situation has led to international debates about Khelif's participation in the Olympics. However, according to the criteria of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), she was allowed to compete. The athlete, whose gender is being debated, is claimed to be "trans". In the Italian public opinion, it is argued that Khelif is biologically male and should not compete in the Olympics.
COULD BE A COMPETITOR FOR BUSENAZ
According to the information provided by TRT Spor, there are debates about whether Khelif passed the gender eligibility test. The news stated that there are opponents of Imane Khelif competing in the women's category, including Turkish and Italian officials. If the Olympic Committee does not make a different decision, the controversial athlete claimed to be "trans", Imane Khelif, could be the opponent of our boxer Busenaz Sürmeneli in the semi-finals.