Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Which Medal Imane Khelif Will Atleast Take Home? Algerian Boxer Wins Bout Amid Gender Row

On Saturday, August 3, Imane Khelif of Algeria earned the country’s first Olympic medal in women’s boxing by defeating Hungary’s Anna Hamori with a unanimous decision.

Khelif, who had been at the center of a gender controversy since her last match at the Paris Olympics, delivered a commanding performance in the quarter-final round, shedding tears of joy upon her victory.

Khelif dominated from the start, winning the first round with a unanimous 5-0 score. Although she was briefly unsettled by a straight jab from Hamori that struck her nose, Khelif did not show any signs of discomfort and continued her aggressive approach. The round ended with a unanimous 5-0 decision in her favour.

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During the first round, Khelif was cautioned by an Indian referee for hitting Hamori in the back of the head. Despite the initial intensity, Hamori appeared less effective in the second round, attempting to avoid Khelif’s strikes. She experienced a significant setback when Khelif landed a powerful punch to her face, which seemed to undermine her confidence.

In the second round, Khelif established a substantial lead, receiving scores of 8 and four 9s. Although Hamori improved in the third and final round, she remained overwhelmed by Khelif’s performance. Even with a point deduction for holding, Khelif secured victory by unanimous decision.

Khelif’s bout came shortly after she faced considerable controversy, with some critics questioning her eligibility to compete in the women’s division. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a strong statement affirming that Khelif was born female and was competing in the correct category, denouncing the misinformation and hate directed at her.

By defeating Hamori, Khelif has guaranteed herself at least a bronze medal in what has been a challenging second Olympic appearance.

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Ashish Kumar Singh

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