Imane Khelif was up against China's Yang Liu in the women's welterweight boxing final at the 2034 Paris Olympics
On Friday night (August 9), Algerian boxer Imane Khelif triumphed in the women's welterweight boxing final at the Paris Olympics, securing a gold medal.
Khelif achieved a decisive victory over China's Yang Liu, winning the match with a unanimous score of 5-0.
Throughout her journey in the Olympics, Khelif has been at the center of significant controversy.
This began after Angela Carini from Italy unexpectedly requested to stop their match just 46 seconds in, for which Carini later apologized.

In 2023, Khelif reportedly did not pass a gender eligibility test, which led to her disqualification from the World Championships organized by the International Boxing Association (IBA).
Last year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to no longer recognize the IBA as a global governing authority.
This decision was based on several factors including ethical concerns, financial issues, and governance problems.
The IOC specifically criticized the IBA's gender testing methods, labeling them as 'not legitimate' and stating they 'do not deserve any response'.
Khelif, who was born and raised as a female and is officially listed as such on her passport, spoke to SNTV on August 4 about the impact of the ongoing controversy.
Speaking in Arabic, she said:
"I send a message to all the people of the world to uphold the Olympic principles and the Olympic Charter, to refrain from bullying all athletes, because this has effects, massive effects.

"It can destroy people, it can kill people's thoughts, spirit and mind. It can divide people. And because of that, I ask them to refrain from bullying.
"I am in contact with my family two days a week. I hope that they weren't affected deeply. They are worried about me.
"God willing, this crisis will culminate in a gold medal, and that would be the best response.
"I know that the Olympic Committee has done me justice, and I am happy with this remedy because it shows the truth.
"I don't care about anyone's opinion. I came here for a medal, and to compete for a medal. I will certainly be competing to improve (and) be better, and God willing.
"I will improve, like every other athlete."
Khelif's father also shared his thoughts with the Daily Mail, expressing his support and the emotional toll the controversies have taken:

"Imane is a little girl that has loved sport since she was six years old, she used to play football.
"These critics and rumours aim to destabilise Imane, they don't want her to be the champion of the world.
"I tell her prove them wrong in the ring and I hope that she will honor Algeria and Arabic countries and win the gold medal.
"She is our role model, and we want to be like her and honor Algeria and Tiaret."