The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, Olympic welterweight champion in Paris , responded to US President Donald Trump, who in the summer congratulated “the young woman who transitioned from man to boxer”. In this regard, in an interview withITV News, the fighter said that “the president of the United States issued a decision related to transgender policies in his country. I am not transgender. This does not concern or intimidate me”.
In addition, the boxer confirmed that she wants to be at the Los Angeles 2028 Games to defend the Olympic title she won in Paris. “I want a second gold medal, of course. In the United States, in Los Angeles,” she said.
It should be remembered that Khelif filed a lawsuit in August for “cyberbullying,” a media campaign that left her “deeply mentally affected.” In that lawsuit, the boxer spoke of Elon Musk and Rowling. “Once I started to achieve success, campaigns against me began,” said the boxer.
I was born a girl, I grew up as a girl and I have lived my whole life as such. I have competed in numerous tournaments, including the Olympic Games
Khelif, who was unable to compete in the World Championships – which is organised under IBA rules, which banned her from competing after she failed gender eligibility tests – insisted that “I was born a girl, grew up as a girl and have lived my whole life as such. I have competed in numerous tournaments, including the Olympic Games and other major competitions, as well as four world championships.”
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