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Olympian Imane Khelif Caught In Gender Scandal

Olympian Imane Khelif, who has male chromosomes, led her opponent Angela Carini to withdraw from their boxing match.

Image Credit: Getty ImagesBoxer Imane Khelif sparked controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics not only for failing her gender eligibility tests back in 2023 but also for making her opponent Angela Carini call off their match just seconds into the first round. The 25-year-old female fighter reportedly has XY chromosomes, which are typically found in males, and her body consists of elevated testosterone levels. Despite not passing her eligibility tests, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed her to compete due to the rules of the game.

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