Eligibility-row boxer Khelif secures Paris medal
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after beating Hungarian Luca Anna Hamori in the 66kg category.
Khelif is one of two boxers competing in Paris despite being banned by the International Boxing Association (IBA) after she was reported to have failed gender eligibility tests, a situation which has sparked huge controversy.
Hamori said prior to the fight she did not “think it is fair” Khelif was competing but the bout was largely fought in good spirits.
It lasted all three rounds with Khelif winning by unanimous decision.
The pair shared an embrace after the bell and again after the result was confirmed.
More to follow.
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