Imane Khelif defeated Yang Liu of China 5:0 in the final of the women's welterweight division following several days of intense scrutiny and online abuse.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics , emerging as a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her womanhood.Khelif beat Yang Liu of China 5:0 in the final of the women's welterweight division, wrapping up the best series of fights of her boxing career with a victory at Roland Garros.
Hundreds of flag-clad, loud supporters of Khelif crowded the paths through the famed Roland Garros tennis complex in Paris and packed the stands, chanting, cheering and waving Algerian flags. Khelif also has become a hero across her North African country where many fans have seen the world's dissection of Khelif as criticism of their nation.Khelif's fight was dubbed 'The Night of Destiny' in local newspapers.
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