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Algerian boxer, Imane Khelif, is in the headlines after she secured her first victory at the Paris Olympics 2024 within just 46 seconds. Yes, you read right! She bagged her first victory at the Olympics within 46 seconds.
The bout that was held between Imane Khelif and Italy’s Angela Carini was came to an end within a minute as the later herself called off the match.
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This triumph comes amid the controversial ruling for boxing at the Paris Olympics. Not sure what we’re talking about? Here’s the brief.
What Exactly Happened?
Before delving into the details, let us remind you, following the victory against Angela Carini, Imane Khelif, now advances to the next round.
Imane Khelif has beaten Angela Carina the 25 year old from Naples in the first round of the 66kg boxing category in Paris. Match abandoned in Round One.
The IOC are sanctioning male violence against women as sport.
With this win another woman will now be put at risk. pic.twitter.com/VVtA9rQptQ
— For Women Scotland Sport (@FWSSport) August 1, 2024
The 25-year-old boxer is one of the two athletes who cleared to compete in women’s boxing at Paris Olympics despite being disqualified from the Women’s World championship 2023 for not meeting eligibility criteria.
How Did Angela Carini React?
After accepting the defeat within a minute in the bout, Angela Carini, was visibly emotional as she can be seen crying in the ring. The women’s welterweight match ended early when Khelif landed two clean blows to Carini’s head.
Devastating as expected. Imane Khelif a man, beats Angela Carini in 46 seconds in Olympic Boxing this morning, by provably breaking her nose. This is not only unfair but can be deadly. F**k trans athletes. #AngelaCarini #OlympicGamesParis2024 pic.twitter.com/NTiLyAd3bB
— boxingMD (@BoxingMD1) August 1, 2024
The hits appeared to loosen Carini’s chin strap, prompting her to abandon the match with in just 46 seconds on the clock. Holding her nose, Carini cried in the ring after taking two heavy blows to the face.
Footage of the incident has taken over the social media platforms especially X/Twitter, as boxing enthusiasts noted Carini’s tears and her admission that she had never been hit so hard before.
Carini’s emotional reaction stemmed from her desire to honor her father, as she considered herself a warrior but had to stop the fight. Shortly after the match, her coach expressed uncertainty about the extent of her injuries.
Angela Carini who was born in Naples, Italy lost her father just after her bout in Tokyo and had come to honour his memory at the Paris Olympics.
Born: 6 October 1998 (age 25 years), Naples, Italy
Division: Welterweight
Height: 1.72 m
Boxing record
Total fights 5
Wins 3
Losses 2
Draws 0
Imane Khelif’s Eligibility Controversy
The bout, Imane Khelif vs Angela Carini, has intensified serious debate among boxing fans as they question why Khelif was allowed to compete despite questions about her eligibility.
A man just hit a woman until she cried. Normally we have a word for that and it isn’t “sport”.
My heart goes out to Angela Carini. @iocmedia you need to hang your heads in shame. Imane Khelif is a man. #NoMenInWomensSport#SaveWomensSport pic.twitter.com/v6eEQRFZBf
— Jean Hatchet (@JeanHatchet) August 1, 2024
Meanwhile, many are asking questions to IOC to explain Imane Khelif’s eligibility to compete in the bout as previously she was from a gold-medal bout in Delhi by the International Boxing Association due to elevated testosterone levels.
About Imane Khelif
For the unfamiliar, Imane Khelif, is an Algerian amateur boxer who came to the light after competing in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
She first participated in the New Delhi 2018 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, ranking 17th, and the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Russia, where she ranked 33rd.
At the Tokyo Olympics 2020, she was defeated by Ireland’s Kellie Harrington in the lightweight quarterfinals. In the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2022, Khelif became the first Algerian female boxer to reach the final, ultimately losing to Ireland’s Amy Broadhurst.
Though there was controversy regarding her eligibility to participate in the competition, the IOC cleared Khelif to compete in the Paris Olympics 2024, confirming her compliance with all eligibility and medical regulations.
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