World Boxing Apologizes to Imane Khelif After Naming the Athlete in Sex-Test Announcement
According to a statement sent to NTD News, Khelif—who won gold for Algeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics—was specifically mentioned in World Boxing's statement last Friday outlining new eligibility rules for competitors. The international group is set to oversee Olympic boxing at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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