India  

Khelif wins again to reach final amid eligibility row

BBC News Tuesday, 6 August 2024 ()
Imane Khelif will fight for Olympic gold on Friday after putting aside the controversy surrounding her gender eligibility.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Oneindia - Published
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...

You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Imane Khelif Imane Khelif Algerian boxer (born 1999)

Gender Controversy Escalates: Fieldman Makes History with Double Medal Win in Men’s & Women’s Rowing [Video]

Gender Controversy Escalates: Fieldman Makes History with Double Medal Win in Men’s & Women’s Rowing

Henry Fieldman has achieved a historic feat by winning medals in both the men's and women's rowing events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Fieldman, the first athlete to accomplish this, clinched a bronze in the women's eight, following his bronze win in the men's eight at Tokyo 2020. This milestone comes amidst a heated debate over transgender athlete participation, especially in light of recent controversies surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. In this video, we break down Fieldman’s remarkable achievement, the role of the coxswain, and the ongoing discussion about gender and competition in sports. #HenryFieldman #Olympics2024 #RowingHistory #GenderDebate #SportsControversy #DoubleMedal #Paris2024 #TransAthleteDebate #OlympicRowing #Coxswain #ImaneKhelif #AthleteAchievements

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:05Published
Imane Khelif Wins Quarterfinal Amid Gender Controversy: Emotional Victory Over Hungary's Anna Luca [Video]

Imane Khelif Wins Quarterfinal Amid Gender Controversy: Emotional Victory Over Hungary's Anna Luca

Imane Khelif has secured a guaranteed bronze medal after a decisive victory in the women’s 66kg quarter-final at the Olympics. Her triumph was marked by an emotional outburst where she declared 'I am a woman!' This win comes amidst ongoing scrutiny over her gender eligibility, with the International Boxing Association (IBA) previously questioning her participation due to gender test results. The IOC has stepped in to address the controversy, affirming Khelif's eligibility and condemning the hate speech directed at her and fellow athlete Lin Yu-ting. Watch the full analysis of Khelif’s performance, the surrounding controversies, and the latest reactions from boxing authorities. #ImaneKhelif #Olympics2024 #Boxing #GenderControversy #SportsPolitics #OlympicBoxing #WomenInSports #ControversialWin #ThomasBach #IOC #SportsNews

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:38Published

Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Breaks Down in Tears After Win, Week of Controversy

2:05 PM PT -- Yep, no way this controversy's going away ... 'cause Republican VP candidate J.D. Vance just mentioned it during his rally in Georgia -- claiming..
TMZ.com

Olympic Games Olympic Games Major international multi-sport event

'No more mountains' as Harrington goes out on top

After winning her second Olympic gold medal in Paris, Ireland boxer Kellie Harrington says it is time for her "life chapter".
BBC Sport

'Entire system of power which made India shed tears of blood...': Rahul Gandhi on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic feat

The 29-year-old was a leading face in the protests against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh last year.
DNA

Ireland's Harrington becomes a double Olympic champion

Watch as Ireland's Kellie Harrington beats China's Yang Wenlu in the women's lightweight (60kg) final to becomes a double Olympic champion at the Paris 2024..
BBC Sport

USA beat Brazil to reach basketball semi-finals

The United States continue their campaign for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal with a 122-87 victory over Brazil in their men's competition quarter-final.
BBC Sport

Related videos from verified sources

Imane Khelif Boxing Controversy: Italy's Giorgia Meloni Criticizes 'Unequal' Match Amid Gender Row [Video]

Imane Khelif Boxing Controversy: Italy's Giorgia Meloni Criticizes 'Unequal' Match Amid Gender Row

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's swift victory over Italy's Angela Carini at the Paris Olympics ignited a fierce debate on gender eligibility in sports. Previously disqualified from the 2023 World..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:01Published
'It's not a black and white issue', says IOC on boxing gender row [Video]

'It's not a black and white issue', says IOC on boxing gender row

"It's not a black and white issue," says IOC spokesman Mark Adams after Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's 46-second win at the Paris Olympics sparked a furious row about gender eligibility rules. Khelif..

Credit: AFP English     Duration: 01:49Published

Related news from verified sources

France beat Egypt 3-1 to face Spain in men’s final

France beat Egypt 3-1 to face Spain in men’s final
The final of the men’s football tournament was in sight after France had been pushed to the limit by Egypt in Monday’s semi-final at Stade de Lyon
Mid-Day

When Is Vinesh Phogat's Gold Medal Match In Women's Wrestling 50 KG Final At Paris Olympics 2024?

Vinesh Phogat's path to the final was anything but easy. Her semi-final bout against Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez was a testament to her indomitable spirit...
Zee News

Paris Olympics 2024 | "I’m saving the best for the final": Neeraj Chopra

Paris Olympics 2024 | "I’m saving the best for the final": Neeraj Chopra
Defending Olympic champ Neeraj Chopra takes only single attempt to launch into final with season-best throw of 89.34m; says he’s saving best for last
Mid-Day