Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:40am on 10 Aug 2024,Saturday Sports
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the Olympic gold in the women’s 66kg division, defeating Chinese world champion Yang Liu by unanimous decision. This victory comes a year after Khelif was disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test. The win, overshadowed by controversy, saw Khelif dominate the fight and receive widespread support from Algerian fans in Paris. The International Olympic Committee allowed her to compete despite objections from several opponents. Khelif celebrated her victory by dancing and sharing a warm embrace with Yang before being carried by her coach.
