Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif is taking legal action against French media reports that claimed she has XY chromosomes. The 25-year-old boxer, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, has filed a complaint with French authorities regarding online harassment she faced during the Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressed concern over the abuse Khelif endured, calling it “saddening.” The IOC reaffirmed that all athletes, including Khelif, met the eligibility and medical requirements for the Paris 2024 boxing competition.
Khelif, from Algeria, also competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.