Controversy erupts in Paris Olympic 2024! A ‘male’ boxer faced a woman in a boxing match?
Paris Olympic 2024 remains in discussions. However, now such an issue has come to the fore which has raised questions on the organizers. On Thursday, an incident happened in the women’s boxing competition which has now become a topic of discussion on social media. Actually, in the boxing match, Angela Carini of Italy faced Imane Khelif of Algeria. This match lasted only 46 seconds. In such a situation, Iman won the first round match. But controversy started regarding this match. Let’s know what is the whole matter?
‘Male’ boxer faced woman in Paris Olympic 2024?
Paris Olympic 2024 On August 1, Italy’s Angela Carini and Algeria’s Imane Khelif (imane khelif vs angela carini) were to clash in the women’s 66 kg weight category bout. But in this match, Angela withdrew from the match in just 46 seconds. Due to which Iman Khelif won this match. There was only a little boxing between the two. Such an incident is not common in the Olympics.
Angela’s headgear was removed twice. After which she decided to withdraw from the match. Let us tell you that this entire controversy is happening due to the gender test of Algeria’s Imaal Khelife. Iman is a transgender. The amount of testosterone hormone in his body is increased. He could not even pass the gender test in the World Championship 2023. After which he was disqualified. In such a situation, his presence in the Olympics remains in the headlines.
Failed gender test
After the match, Carini refused to shake hands with Kheleef. After which she started crying in the ring. Amateur boxer Kheleef won the silver medal in the World Championship 2022. In the World Championship held last year, she was disqualified before the gold medal match. The reason for this was failing the gender test. Let us tell you that her testosterone level was very high in the test. In such a situation, questions are being raised on Iman playing the match in the Olympics. People are questioning why a man has been fielded in the women’s boxing match.
#IStandWithAngelaCarini is trending
People are also coming in support of Angela on social media. Questions are being raised on the International Olympic Committee (IOC). #IStandWithAngelaCarini is trending on social media. People are also calling it a violation of rules.
