Finally, the 'XY chromosome' boxer won gold... "I'm a woman, I hope there will be no more criticism"

Algerian boxer Imane Khalif (25), who caused a gender controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics, won a gold medal.

On the 10th (Korean time), in the final of the women's 66 kg boxing class at the 2024 Paris Olympics held at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, Khalifa won a unanimous decision victory over Yang Liu (China) 5-0 (30-27 30-27 30-27 30-27).

Khalif, along with Lin Yu-ting (Taiwan), were disqualified from the World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA) last year. At the time, the IBA disqualified both fighters for having 'XY chromosomes'.

Meanwhile, the IOC said it would recognize Khalifa and Lin Yuting as "clearly female", saying it would determine Olympic eligibility based on the gender on their passports.

When the victory was confirmed in the final, the Caliph cheered loudly and went to see Yang Liu, holding his hand and lifting him up. At the award ceremony, the Caliph only showed smiles instead of tears.

He said of his gold medal, "I am more than qualified to participate in the Olympics. Like other women, I was born and lived as a woman. I have said many times whether I am a woman or not. The criticism motivated me. I am even happier about the gold medal thanks to their attacks."

He also said, "What I want to say to the world is that everyone should follow the Olympic spirit and not slander others," adding, "I hope that in the future, there will be no one criticized like me at the Olympics."

Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni questioned IOC President Thomas Bach ahead of the match between Caliph and Angela Carini (Italy) in the round of 16, saying, "It is unfair for a male athlete to participate." World-renowned figures such as Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling and Tesla CEO Elon Musk also criticized Caliph's participation.

On the 11th, Lin Yuting, another 'gender controversy' athlete, will face Yulia Szeremeta (Poland) in the women's 57kg final.

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