Imane Khelif Wins Olympic Gold Amid Public Outcry

Imane Khelif clinched a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, The Associated Press (AP) reported.

The Algerian boxer won the women’s welterweight division amidst considerable controversy, according to AP. Khelif dominated the final bout against Yang Liu of China with a 5:0 victory.

BREAKING: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold medal at the Paris Olympics after facing scrutiny over misconceptions about her sex. https://t.co/CNoYsRiRP6

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 9, 2024

“For eight years, this has been my dream, and I’m now the Olympic champion and gold medalist,” Khelif said through an interpreter, AP reported. (RELATED: ‘This Is Unjust!’: Female Olympian Withdraws 46 Seconds Into Forced Fight Against Man)