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at the Paris Olympics , secured the gold medal in the women’s 145-pound division Friday afternoon, earning her country’s first gold in boxing.
Khelif defeated Chinese boxer Yang Liu in a unanimous decision—her third unanimous victory in the competition.Khelif’s win marks Algeria’s first gold medal in boxing and the end of an olympic run turned controversial after her preliminary round win against Italian boxer Angela Carini, who withdrew from their match after just 46 seconds.
The preliminary bout’s quick result created outrage directed at Khelif, whose physical appearance was blasted by critics alongside calls for her to be removed from the Olympics. Khelif faced scrutiny after the International Boxing Association disqualified her from the 2023 championships, citing an unspecified gender eligibility test .: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to 335-0739 or sign up here.Khelif first drew international attention after her bout with Carini, who forfeited from the match after sustaining a few strikes from Khelif.
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