Imane Khelif beats China’s Yang Liu by unanimous decision to win the 66kgs Olympic final.
Imane Khelif beat China’s Yang Liu by unanimous decision to win the Olympic welterweight final at Roland Garros in Paris. The Algerian had been at the centre of furious row over her eligibility to compete in these Games. It has put her under her under tremendous pressure and scrutiny throughout the competition under the glare of a global media spotlight.
Khelif had been subjected to vicious abuse, particularly on social media, that moved the IOC to condemn the torrent of threats and attacks. The boxer herself has publicly called for the bullying to end, warning: 'It can destroy people'. But in action in the arena, Khelif was heralded. An electric crowd packed out Roland Garros, with a heaving contingent of Algerian supporters waving their national flags.
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