2024 Olympic gold medalist boxer Imane Khelif faces transphobic online comments, receives crowd support and wins in Algeria.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, was honored with a celebratory parade in her hometown of Tiaret. Khelif faced transphobic comments online due to a perceived physical advantage and gender controversy during the games. Despite the controversy, she received immense support from the crowds and moved forward in the competition, becoming the second Algerian to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.

August 17, 2024
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