Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Olympic Bout in 46 Seconds
Opponent Angela Carini of Italy Quits
WEB VILLEPINTE, France (AP) – Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout Thursday when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit. The bout lasted just 46 seconds.
Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test at the world championships, was making her Olympic debut. She is the first Algerian woman to compete in boxing at the Olympics.
Carini, a veteran of the Italian boxing team, has competed in two previous Olympics. She was favored to win the bout, but she appeared to be overwhelmed by Khelif's power and aggression.
The win is a major upset and a significant victory for Khelif and Algeria. It is also a reminder of the ongoing debate about gender eligibility in sports.
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