Olympian Imane Khelif Breaks Down in Tears After Controversial Quarterfinal Win
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Imane Khelif has faced a highly emotional week, with many online questioning her gender and calling her names. She released her emotions following her quarterfinal win.
The Algerian Olympian defeated Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori on Saturday morning by unanimous decision, and tears immediately streamed down her face.
In a video, Khelif is seen leaving the ring as her team comforts her amidst racking sobs. The stress is not just from the match but from external pressures as well.
It has been widely reported that Khelif has XY chromosomes, but she is still biologically female and allowed to compete according to the International Olympic Committee.
Imane Khelif bursts into tears after her victory, advancing to semifinals even after millions of people say cruel, hateful things about her online. Her strength and resilience is unbelievable.
— Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) August 3, 2024
Khelif has delivered powerful punches throughout the tournament, leading Italy’s Angela Carini to withdraw from competition after less than a minute of fighting her. This withdrawal prompted criticism from celebrities like Logan and Jake Paul, J.K. Rowling, and Elon Musk, who criticized the 2024 Olympics for allegedly allowing a man to fight a woman. However, Khelif is a woman, not a trans man, as some have claimed.
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Carini has since apologized for not shaking Khelif’s hand, but Hamori has posted multiple photos on Instagram attacking Khelif, including one implying she is some sort of beast.
imane khelif’s next opponent, the hungarian luca hamori, posted this on her ig story… so vile and disgusting pic.twitter.com/7P4e8roSSn
— hania ⵣ (@regrttes) August 2, 2024
Khelif now advances to the semifinal match, but the controversy is far from over.