Controversy over sexual identity of Paris Olympics gold medalist Imaan Khalif, Harbhajan demands snatching of medal
Delhi: Algerian boxer Iman Khalif, who won the gold medal in the women's category in the Paris Olympics, has once again come into controversy. A recent medical report has revealed that Iman is actually not a woman, but a man. When this news came to light, former Indian team off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed a strong reaction. Bhajji believes that Iman should be stripped of her Olympic gold medal because this win is unfair to other female players.
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This is not the first time that there has been controversy regarding the sexual identity of Imaan Khalifa. Even during the Boxing World Championships in 2023, she was disqualified a few hours before the final match, because her chromosomes were found to be XY, whereas a biological woman's chromosomes are XX.
This incident has once again sparked debate on sexual identity and gender testing in sports, especially in competitions where men and women are separated. Harbhajan Singh and other sports experts believe that the concerned authorities should take strict steps to maintain fairness in such situations.
Who is Iman Khalifa?
Iman Khalif, the Algerian gold medalist in the women's boxing competition at the Paris Olympics, is reportedly a man. Even during the Boxing World Championship in 2023, he was disqualified a few hours before the final match.
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Who is Iman Khalifa?
Iman Khalif, the Algerian gold medalist in the women's boxing competition at the Paris Olympics, is reportedly a man.
What is the matter of Imaan Khalifa?
Algerian boxer Iman Khalif, who won the gold medal in the women's category in the Paris Olympics, has once again come into controversy. A recent medical report has revealed that Iman is actually not a woman, but a man.
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