Imane Khelif Breaks Silence on Gender Controversy After Leaked Medical Report [Video]

Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who clinched gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has found herself amid a storm of controversy. Following her victory, rumors surfaced about her gender, with accusations claiming she was a “biological male.” The issue resurfaced recently when a French journalist allegedly leaked a report that Khelif strongly denies. In her first public statement addressing these allegations, Khelif expressed her frustration and announced potential legal action against the journalist who published the report.

Khelif made her statement during an appearance on Italian television show Lo Stato delle Cose, hosted by Massimo Giletti. She spoke candidly about the impact of the allegations on her personal life and addressed world leaders who had publicly commented on the controversy without, as she claims, reliable information. “I didn’t know President Giorgia Melonihad commented, but I’ve seen many politicians and leaders speaking on this without credible sources,” Khelif said, referring to Italy’s President Meloni, who had …