Imane Khelif
Imane Khelif speaks out after naming JK Rowling and Elon Musk in lawsuit

Imane Khelif speaks out after naming JK Rowling and Elon Musk in lawsuit

‘It hurt me a lot’ Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif has spoken for the first time since referencing Elon Musk and JK Rowling in a cyberbullying lawsuit over comments made about her gender. Khelif and Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting were at the centre of a ‘gender row’ controversy at the Paris 2024 Olympics after both […]

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J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk named in Imane Khelif’s cyberbullying lawsuit

J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk named in Imane Khelif’s cyberbullying lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed on Friday, and also mentions Donald Trump J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a cyberbullying lawsuit filed by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. The boxer, who won gold at the Olympics amidst a toxic furore about her gender identity, has filed a criminal complaint to French authorities over “acts […]

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Imane Khelif speaks out after winning gold to become Olympic champion

Imane Khelif speaks out after winning gold to become Olympic champion

The Algerian fighter comfortably overcame her Chinese rival in last night’s final. Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the centre of a gender row at the Paris games, became an Olympic champion last night after winning welterweight gold. The 25-year-old broke down in tears as the medal was placed around her neck, and she described […]

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Boxer who walked out of fight after 46 seconds ‘wants to apologise’ to Imane Khelif

Boxer who walked out of fight after 46 seconds ‘wants to apologise’ to Imane Khelif

There has been huge controversy. Italian boxer Angela Carini has stated that she would like to apologise to Imane Khelif following huge controversy surrounding their boxing match. Yesterday, the match was abandoned by Carini after 46 seconds, with a massive backlash following online. Carini refused to shake her opponents hand and knelt in the ring […]

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Algerian Olympic Committee release statement defending Imane Khelif

Algerian Olympic Committee release statement defending Imane Khelif

They have backed their fighter with a strongly-worded statement. The Algerian Olympic Committee have released an emphatic statement in defence of boxer Imane Khelif. Khelif’s qualification for the Olympics has been criticised by many on social media, after a DNA test conducted last year at the Women’s World Championships revealed that she had the XY […]

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