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Thursday, Jun 18, 2026
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Angela Carini Speaks Out About Controversial Olympic Boxing Match
Italian boxer Angela Carini regretted abandoning her Olympic match against Algerian Imane Khelif due to a gender controversy. Carini apologized, respecting the IOC's decision to allow Khelif to compete despite IBA's gender test ruling. The controversy continues as Khelif advances to the next round.
Italian boxer Angela Carini expressed regret after abandoning her Olympic match against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who was involved in a gender eligibility controversy at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The match at North Paris Arena saw Carini quitting 46 seconds in, emotionally claiming unfairness after being punched twice.
Carini later apologized, emphasizing her respect for the International Olympic Committee's decision allowing Khelif to compete.
The controversy stems from Khelif failing gender eligibility tests by the International Boxing Association, which cited 'XY chromosomes.' Despite the disqualification, the IOC defended Khelif's eligibility, condemning the IBA’s abrupt decision.
Khelif is set to compete against Hungarian Luca Hamori in the next round.
The match at North Paris Arena saw Carini quitting 46 seconds in, emotionally claiming unfairness after being punched twice.
Carini later apologized, emphasizing her respect for the International Olympic Committee's decision allowing Khelif to compete.
The controversy stems from Khelif failing gender eligibility tests by the International Boxing Association, which cited 'XY chromosomes.' Despite the disqualification, the IOC defended Khelif's eligibility, condemning the IBA’s abrupt decision.
Khelif is set to compete against Hungarian Luca Hamori in the next round.