Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s new governing body. World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for ...

The international federation said it was initiating the policy after the furore surrounding boxers, including women’s welterweight gold medallist Imane Khelif of Algeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Algeria's Imane Khelif at 2024 Olympics (Image via AP /Ariana Cubillos, File) World Boxing announced on Friday it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and ...

World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, the body said on Friday (Saturday, May 31, Manila time), adding that Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane ...

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who made headlines during the 2024 Paris Olympics by clinching gold in the women’s welterweight division, now finds herself at the center of an escalating ...

This action comes after a great deal of controversy at the Olympics in Paris last year, especially about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who took home the gold in the women's welterweight division.

The governing body specifically stated that Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes such a test. This move aims to deliver a competitive level ...

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport's new governing body. World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all ...

Algerian Imane Khelif has been banned from World Boxing events until the 26-year-old undertakes sex testing. Picture: Richard Pelham/Getty Images The International Olympic Committee allowed Khelif ...

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Algeria’s Imane Khelif celebrates her gold medal after defeating Liu Yang (blue) in Paris. Picture: Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images There had previously been questions raised by the ...