People – Imane Khelif proved that she remains an Olympic champion after winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Recently, a Moroccan newspaper started a rumor about her dismissal. However, this information was quickly denied.
Baseless allegations
The disinformation emerged after Imane visited Sahrawi refugees in Tindouf. In fact, the newspaper Al Mountakhab claimed she was banned from boxing for life due to a hormone test. Additionally, they claimed she lost her title and a $25 million bonus.
It should be remembered that Imane won gold in the -66 kg category on August 9 in Paris. All this came despite a wave of accusations regarding her gender identity.
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USA Today poll
To clarify the situation, the American newspaper USA Today conducted an investigation into these rumors. They found no reliable sources confirming these allegations. Neither the International Olympic Committee (IOC) nor the World Boxing Organization have made an announcement on this subject.
In their report, USA Today : “There is no evidence to support the claim that Khelif was banned from boxing or stripped of her medals. Furthermore, no announcement regarding a $25 million reward has been provided. »
Thomas Bach, IOC president, said this week that there was never any doubt that Lin and Khelif are cisgender women and he urged “really everyone to respect these women, to respect them as women, as human beings. » The IOC also declared that the two boxers are victims of an arbitrary decision by the IBA.
Denial from the Algerian Olympic Committee
In addition, the Algerian Olympic Committee (COA) also denied these rumors. On his Facebook page, he clarified that he no longer has any links with the International Amateur Boxing Association (IBA), which disqualified Imane during the 2023 world championships.
The COA affirmed: “We reassure the public that all false news about Algerian boxing and Imane Khelif are baseless. these allegations aim to tarnish the success of the Olympic champion. »
In conclusion, the rumors about Imane Khelif’s loss of title turn out to be fake news. As a result, authorities and reliable media continue to support the athlete. Ultimately, these rumors appear to stem from a malicious campaign aimed at undermining his accomplishments.
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