Gold medallist Imane Khelif of Algeria bites her medal. — Reuters/file
Imane Khelif, the Algerian Olympic gold medallist, is pursuing authorized motion concerning media protection on alleged leaked medical information, as acknowledged by the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, AFP reported.
French media experiences this week claimed Khelif, 25, has XY, or male, chromosomes.
The gender debate erupted throughout the Paris Video games in August, after Khelif’s speedy victory over Angela Carini, who withdrew in tears from their bout.
The incident sparked a public dispute, drawing reactions from high-profile figures together with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and “Harry Potter” creator JK Rowling.
“We understand that Imane Khelif has taken legal action against individuals who commented on her situation during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and is also preparing a lawsuit in response to the latest reporting,” the IOC acknowledged, including that it might chorus from commenting additional whereas authorized proceedings are underway.
The IOC confirmed that Khelif has lengthy competed within the girls’s division, together with on the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, IBA world championships, and different IBA-sanctioned occasions. The organisation additionally expressed concern, stating it was “saddened by the abuse that Imane Khelif is currently receiving.”
