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Khelif Makes History with Olympic Boxing Gold

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has etched her name in the record books by claiming the welterweight gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Par...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief August 10, 2024
Updated August 10, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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Khelif Makes History with Olympic Boxing Gold

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has etched her name in the record books by claiming the welterweight gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, defeating China's Yang Liu in a thrilling contest. This triumph marks a historic milestone for Khelif, who becomes the first Algerian woman to win an Olympic boxing title and the first boxer from her country to claim gold since Hocine Soltani in 1996.

Khelif's victory comes on the heels of a highly publicized gender dispute that dominated headlines and sparked intense discussion on social media platforms. However, the 25-year-old boxer remained steadfast, reiterating her identity as a woman after her win. "I am a woman like any woman. I was born a woman and I have lived as a woman, but there are enemies to success and they can't digest my success," Khelif declared during a press conference.

Khelif's journey to the top has been a long and arduous one, spanning eight years of dedication and perseverance. "This is my dream. Eight years of work, my dream. I'm an Olympic champion, gold medallist. I'm very happy. Eight years, no sleep. Eight years, tired. Now I'm an Olympic champion. I'm very happy," she exclaimed, her emotions palpable.

In a display of sportsmanship, Liu congratulated Khelif on her victory, stating, "I'm happy for her. I respect everybody and I will even learn from her (boxing wise)." Khelif's groundbreaking achievement serves as a testament to her unwavering determination and unrelenting passion for the sport.

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