Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:57pm on 03 Aug 2024,Saturday Sports
Algeria's Imane Khelif made history by securing Algeria's first Olympic medal in women’s boxing on August 3, after defeating Hungary's Anna Hamori in a unanimous decision. Khelif's dominant performance in the quarter-final round comes amid intense scrutiny over her gender, with the International Olympic Committee affirming her eligibility to compete. The 25-year-old, tearful after her victory, faced significant online abuse but remained focused on her goal. Her father expressed pride and shared medical documents to affirm her identity. Despite the controversy, Khelif’s win is a landmark achievement for Algeria in the Paris Olympics.
