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Olympics 2024 Controversy: Gender eligibility debate intensifies after Imane Khelif's win over Angela Carini

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Paris Olympics 2024: Imane Khelif, the 25-year-old Algerian boxer, has won her opening bout at the Paris Olympics in just 46 seconds, but her participation has ignited controversy due to past gender eligibility issues. Disqualified from the 2023 World Championships for elevated testosterone levels, Khelif was cleared by the IOC to compete. The inconsistency between the IBA and IOC standards has sparked debate, with mixed reactions from officials and the public. Despite this, Khelif remains focused on her Olympic journey.