Tag: iba
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Imane Khelif wins Gold at the Paris Olympics
Imane Khelif gives Algeria its first ever women’s boxing Olympic Gold Medal after her victory against world champion Lang Liu from China. She is currently facing a campaign by the Russian lead-International Boxing Association to disqualify her from the sport after beating her Russian opponent in the IBA World Championships last year. Mark CamilleriWebsite Editor…
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Imane Khelif’s genetic condition was raised by the International Boxing Association by Russian head Umar Kremlev after Imane Khelif beat her Russian opponent
The first time that the International Boxing Association raised the concern over Imane Khelif‘s genetic condition was last year, after Imane Khelif beat her Russian opponent, Azalia Amineva, in the International Boxing Association Women’s Championships. She was disqualifed and her Bronze Medal taken away three days after winning her fight. The head of the IBA…
