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Khelif wins again to reach final amid eligibility row

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Khelif wins again to reach final amid eligibility rowImane Khelif will fight for Olympic gold on Friday after putting aside the controversy surrounding her gender eligibility.
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News video: IOC Chief Defends Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Caught In Gender Row, Calls it 'Politically Motivated’

IOC Chief Defends Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Caught In Gender Row, Calls it 'Politically Motivated’ 03:01

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has strongly defended the participation of boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting in the Paris 2024 Olympics amidst a heated gender debate. Bach's comments come as the IOC faces scrutiny over the eligibility of these athletes, who have been at...

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At the Paris Olympics, two boxers, Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-ting from Taiwan, have advanced to gold medal matches in their respective weight categories at the Paris Olympics. These athletes have been at the center of controversy due to questions about their eligibility to compete in women's events. The IBA had found XY chromosomes in their DNA last year. Despite this the athletes have reached Finals of Paris Olympics. #ImaneKhelif #Khelif #LinYuTing #AlgeriaBoxer #Wokeism #WokeOlympics #ParisOlympics #Olympics2024 #Gender #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~PR.320~ED.103~

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