{"id":2319976,"date":"2024-08-06T12:23:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T16:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/embattled-boxer-imane-khelif-accuses-female-opponent-of-smear-campaign-after-backlash-over-failed-gender-test\/"},"modified":"2024-08-06T12:27:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T16:27:51","slug":"embattled-boxer-imane-khelif-accuses-female-opponent-of-smear-campaign-after-backlash-over-failed-gender-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/embattled-boxer-imane-khelif-accuses-female-opponent-of-smear-campaign-after-backlash-over-failed-gender-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Embattled Boxer Imane Khelif Accuses Female Opponent of &#8216;Smear Campaign&#8217; After Backlash Over Failed Gender Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fembattled-boxer-imane-khelif-accuses-female-opponent-of-smear-campaign-after-backlash-over-failed-gender-test%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2319976&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Imane Khelif, an Algerian\u2062 boxer, has accused the Italian Olympic boxing\u2062 team of trying to undermine her\u2062 by withholding knowledge of her background. Her opponent, Italian box Angela Carini, withdrew from their match just 46\u200c seconds in, claiming she had never been hit so hard before, raising questions about Khelif&#8217;s gender and strength. Critics argue \u200bKhelif, who has been involved\u2063 in a gender controversy related to possessing XY chromosomes, \u200chas an unfair advantage in women&#8217;s boxing.<\/p>\n<p>The International Boxing\u200c Association confirmed that both Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting tested positive for XY chromosomes, leading to significant scrutiny of \u200ctheir participation in female competitions. Khelif insisted that Italian officials were aware of her identity, having trained together for years. <\/p>\n<p>International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach defended Khelif,\u200d emphasizing that\u2062 she has\u200c lived and competed as a woman, \u200cchallenging critics to provide a scientifically-founded definition of womanhood. The situation has sparked a broader debate on the implications of gender identity in \u2063women&#8217;s sports, particularly concerning athletes with differences\u2064 in sex\u200d development (DSD). Despite\u2063 Khelif\u2019s assertions of her \u2063identity, concerns remain about the potential advantages that athletes with XY chromosomes may possess when \u200ccompeting against those with XX chromosomes.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Algerian boxer Imane Khelif accused the Italian Olympic boxing team of &ldquo;trying to weaken her&rdquo; by failing to reveal they&rsquo;ve known of the fighter for years.<\/p>\n<p>Italian boxer Angela Carini pulled out of her opening round with Khelif just 46 seconds into their match last week after the Algerian hit her with such force, she was afraid if she continued with the fight she could face serious injury.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have never been hit so hard in my life,&rdquo; Carini said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Olympics allowed a biological man, Imane Khelif, to fight as a woman despite his XY chromosomes. The end result?<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have never been hit so hard in my life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Italian Olympian Angela Carini lasted 46 seconds before quitting due to how painful it was. It&rsquo;s just shameful that&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OWhKggM7qe\">pic.twitter.com\/OWhKggM7qe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robbystarbuck\/status\/1819008848084021519?\">August 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Khelif has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/international-boxing-association-sets-record-straight-on-fighters-at-center-of-gender-controversy-blames-olympic-officials\/\" title=\"International Boxing Association Sets Record Straight on Fighters at Center of Gender Controversy, Blames Olympic Officials\">garnered intense criticism<\/a> for appearing to be male, and according to the International Boxing Association, the athlete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/international-boxing-association-sets-record-straight-fighters-center-gender-controversy-blames-olympic-officials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">failed<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-committee-ignored-warnings-about-boxer-who-failed-gender-tests-in-stunning-discovery-wbo-official\/\" title=\"Olympic Committee &#039;Ignored&#039; Warnings About Boxer Who Failed Gender Tests in Stunning Discovery: WBO Official\">chromosome test<\/a> last year and therefore was not allowed to compete in the world championship tournament.<\/p>\n<p>If a fighter failed chromosome tests for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/womens-boxing-world-champion-pulls-no-punches-when-it-comes-to-transgender-athletes\/\" title=\"Female boxing champ unapologetic about stance on transgender athletes.\">female boxing<\/a>, that would presumably mean he has XY chromosomes as a man would.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;BREAKING: BOTH &lsquo;FEMALE BOXING&rsquo; OLYMPIANS TESTED POSITIVE FOR XY CHROMOSOMES<\/p>\n<p>The International Boxing Association (IBA) has confirmed that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting tested positive for XY chromosomes.<\/p>\n<p>The athletes were offered a chance to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1rhKwdmj1s\">pic.twitter.com\/1rhKwdmj1s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarioNawfal\/status\/1820451437152751712?\">August 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, Khelif <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/olympics\/article-13710209\/Olympics-gender-row-boxer-Imane-Khelif-angela-Carini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told<\/a> SNTV regarding Carini, &ldquo;The Italian boxer knows me well for years, as I have always gone to Italy to train as a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-womens-soccer-team-kneels-for-anthem-wears-black-lives-matter\/\" title=\"US Women&#039;s Soccer Team Kneels for Anthem, Wears &#039;Black Lives Matter&#039;\">national team<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I trained with her and the coaches, who have known me since I was young. They used this campaign to try to weaken me,&rdquo; the Algerian added.<\/p>\n<p>International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach lashed out at critics of allowing fighters with both X and Y chromosomes to battle women, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/olympics\/story\/_\/id\/40716300\/boxer-imane-khelif-clinches-olympic-medal-amid-gender-outcry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Let&rsquo;s be very clear here: We are talking about women&rsquo;s boxing,&rdquo; Bach said. &ldquo;We have two boxers who are born as a woman, who have been raised a woman, who have a passport as a woman, and who have competed for many years as women. And this is the clear definition of a woman. There was never any doubt about them being a woman.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What we see now is that some want to own the definition of who is a woman,&rdquo; he continued.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And there I can only invite them to come up with a scientific-based new definition of who is a woman, and how can somebody being born, raised, competed and having a passport as a woman cannot be considered a woman?&rdquo; Bach questioned.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">IOC President Thomas Bach responds to questions about the women&rsquo;s boxing competition and makes it very clear there was never any doubt on the athletes being women, and that the current online abuse is unacceptable. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Xvd6SvtmQ5\">pic.twitter.com\/Xvd6SvtmQ5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iocmedia\/status\/1819656419592770004?\">August 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/explainer-world-actually-happening-olympics-womens-boxing-debacle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multiple outlets reported<\/a> that Khelif suffers from a rare medical condition known as &ldquo;Differences of Sex Development.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Cleveland Clinic <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/disorders-of-sexual-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defines<\/a> DSD as &ldquo;conditions where a person&rsquo;s reproductive organs and genitals are &lsquo;mismatched&rsquo; at birth. Examples include male chromosomes (XY) and genitalia that appears female (vulva) or female chromosomes (XX) and genitalia that appears male (penis). Some people with DSDs have characteristics of both sexes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>If Khelif has this condition that could explain why the female was the gender assigned at birth, based on genitalia.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan&rsquo;s Lin Yu-ting also failed the International Boxing Association chromosomes test and is also a finalist in women&rsquo;s Olympic boxing.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, given the obvious strength and muscle mass advantages, Khelif and boxers with XY chromosomes should not be competing with XX chromosome females.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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In a recent match, Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew just 46 seconds into the first round after being struck hard by Khelif, expressing concern about sustaining serious injuries if she continued. Carini remarked, &#8220;I have never been hit so hard in my life.&#8221; The situation has sparked controversy as Khelif, who is biologically male with XY chromosomes, was allowed to compete in women&#8217;s boxing. Following the match, it was reported that both Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting tested positive for XY chromosomes according to the International Boxing Association (IBA). Despite this, Khelif stated that she has trained in Italy for years and knows Carini well. IBA President Thomas Bach defended the inclusion of athletes like Khelif in women&#8217;s competitions, asserting that they are recognized as women based on their upbringing and identification. He challenged critics to provide a scientifically-based definition of womanhood amidst ongoing debates about gender identity in sports. Reports indicate that Khelif may have a medical condition known as Differences of Sex Development (DSD), which could explain her assigned gender at birth despite having male chromosomes. Nonetheless, there are concerns regarding fairness due to potential physical advantages held by athletes with XY chromosomes competing against those with XX chromosomes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2319977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/khelif-carini.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[37334,37218,36956,32715,34619],"class_list":["post-2319976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-boxer-controversy","tag-gender-test","tag-imane-khelif","tag-smear-campaign","tag-sports-news"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/khelif-carini.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2319976"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319976\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2319977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2319976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2319976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2319976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}