Gender row boxer Imane Khelif becomes Olympic champion

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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif becomes Olympic champion

The Algerian boxer at the centre of a gender row at the Paris games has been crowned Olympic champion.

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Video Credit: AFP English - Published on August 7, 2024

News video: Algerian fans jubilant as Imane Khelif secures place in Olympic final

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