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Imane Khelif Biography – Imane Khelif Wiki

Imane Khelif is an Algerian boxer. She began boxing in Tiaret, Algeria. At 19, Khelif debuted on the world amateur stage and finished 17th at the 2018 World Championships in New Delhi. She then represented Algeria at the 2019 Women’s World Championships in Russia, where she came 33rd. She competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she was beaten 5-0 in a quarter-final by Ireland’s eventual gold medal winner Kellie Harrington in the lightweight division.

Khelif won a silver at the 2022 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, where she was defeated by Ireland’s Amy Broadhurst in the light-welterweight division. Khelif won gold medals in the 2022 African Championships, Mediterranean Games and 2023 Arab Games.

On 24 March 2023, Khelif was disqualified from the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India, as a result of her failure to meet the eligibility criteria for participating in the women’s competition. She was found to have competitive advantages over other female competitors.

Paris Olympics

Imane Khelif sparked a boxing gender controversy at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 following a disqualification from the 2023 world championships for elevated testosterone levels. The Algerian boxer caused Italy’s Angela Carini to quit just 46 seconds into their preliminary match on Thursday 1 August 2024, after the Algerian landed one significant punch.

Khelif’s Olympics entry has become a hot story after she was disqualified at the 2023 World Championships “after her elevated levels of testosterone failed to meet the eligibility criteria,” according to the International Olympics Committee (IOC) database.

An IOC spokesperson previously said Khelif is eligible for the Olympics as her passport says that she is a woman. “Everyone competing in the women’s category is complying with the competition eligibility rules,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams said. “They are women in their passports and it’s stated that this is the case, that they are female.”

“All athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations, as well as all applicable medical regulations,” the International Olympic Committee said in a statement.

Imane Khelif Gender Eligibility

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was disqualified at the 2023 World Championships after being judged to have failed gender eligibility tests. Khelif was disqualified “just hours before her gold medal showdown” against a Chinese opponent “after her elevated levels of testosterone failed to meet the eligibility criteria.”

The 25-year-old did not undergo a testosterone examination but was subject to a separate and recognized test, whereby the specifics remain confidential. The test conclusively indicated that the athlete did not meet the required necessary eligibility criteria and was found to have competitive advantages over other female competitors, according to the International Boxing Association.

Imane Khelif Age

Imane Khelif was born on 2 May 1999 in Tiaret, Algeria. She is 25.

Imane Khelif Biological Gender

Imane Khelif was born female. Her passport says that she is a woman.

Imane Khelif Parents

Imane Khelif’s parents are her biggest fans. However, it wasn’t always like that. Initially, Khelif’s father didn’t “approve of boxing for girls,” according to UNICEF. Getting into boxing meant travelling for training each week to the next village, 10 kilometres away, which also meant money for bus fare. She was unable to ask her father who, besides being away working in the Sahara desert as a welder, did not approve of boxing for girls. To raise money for transport, Imane sold scrap metal for recycling and her mother sold couscous. Together they were able to afford the bus to the town for Imane to have regular boxing training sessions.

“Both my parents come to support me. They are my biggest fans,” she said in an interview with UNICEF.

Imane Khelif Family

Khelif grew up with her family in her rural village in Tiaret in western Algeria.

Imane Khelif Husband

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif isn’t married and therefore doesn’t have a husband.

Imane Khelif Children

Khelif doesn’t have children.

Imane Khelif Height

She stands at a height of 1.78 m (5’10”).

UNICEF Ambassador

Khelif is currently a UNICEF national ambassador, a role she officially took up on 31 January 2024. She said: “I am deeply honored to be an ambassador for UNICEF. My message to young people is to follow your dreams. Don’t let obstacles come in your way, resist any obstacles and overcome them. My dream is to win a gold medal. If I win, mothers and fathers can see how far their children can go. I particularly want to inspire girls and children who are disadvantaged in Algeria.”