Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05pm on 01 Aug 2024,Thursday Sports
Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics after just 46 seconds, igniting a heated debate on gender eligibility. Khelif, who failed a 2023 gender test, was criticized despite IOC approval. Carini, after a discussion with her coach, said, “The punches were the hardest I’ve ever faced.” Reactions on social media are mixed, with some calling for stricter gender criteria, while others support Khelif. The IOC defended its decision, stating, “These are real people with competitive histories in the women’s category.”
