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Khelif vs Carini boxing event at Paris Olympics: What’s the whole controversy?

Reports claim Algeria's Imane Khelif is a ‘biological male’ who was disqualified at the 2023 World Championships for failing the gender test. International Boxing Association (IBA) eligibility rules prevent athletes with XY chromosomes from competing in women's events. Last year, the IBA lost its recognition and the Paris competition is being run by the International Olympic Committee which cleared Khelif’s participation in the global event.