Olympics: Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Breaks Down in Tears After Winning Quarter-Final Match Against Opponent Who Posted Offensive Meme
variety.comElsa Keslassy International Correspondent Algerian boxer Imane Khelif broke down in tears after winning the 66 kg quarter-final boxing match against Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori following an emotional past few days.
Just this morning, Hamori posted a controversial now-deleted image on Instagram of a muscular horned monster facing off against a female boxer.
Khelif, who was welcomed in the ring like a rockstar by cheering supporters, has been targeted by persistent backlash online following her victory over Italy’s Angela Carini in a bout that lasted less than a minute.
One of Algeria’s first three Olympic women’s boxers sent to Tokyo three years ago, Khelif has faced some setbacks after being disqualified at last year’s Women’s World Championships, along with Taiwan’s Lin Yu‑ting, due to a gender eligibility test which reportedly revealed elevated levels of testosterone in their systems.
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