Boxer Angela Carini Felt Sorry for Imane Khelif After Olympic Fight Sparked Gender Controversy
Boxer Angela Carini Felt Sorry for Imane Khelif After Olympic Fight Sparked Gender Controversy
The Italian boxer whose Algerian opponent has ignited discussions about female athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games is speaking out. Angela Carini bowed out of her match against Imane Khelif after 46 seconds on Thursday, Aug. 1. Carini, 25, told the Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport that she feels "sorry" for the discussion it sparked about Khelif's gender. Carini's quick defeat caused many to question whether Khelif, 25, should have been eligible to compete at the Olympics after being disqualified from the 2023 boxing world championships due to failing an unspecified gender eligibility test, which the International Boxing Association (IBA) claimed showed elevated levels of testosterone.
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