Eman Khalif He would like his name in Olympic Games 2024 It was possible to remember him for what he had just accomplished: The difficulty of getting a guaranteed Olympic medal; However, her gender, which should not be doubted by anyone , was the subject of discussion and exclusion not only within the games in Paris , but throughout the world, This is after a victory in 46 seconds that unleashed images that are out of context and full of transphobia, But it has nothing to do with the real thing: a boxer who was attacked and is now too She is defended by her father, the same one who refused to allow Iman to devote herself to boxing.
Eman Khalif’s father praises his daughter and her battle inside and outside the Olympic arena 2024
A boxer, who theoretically has a condition Hyperandrogenism, Which causes high levels of testosterone in your body.
With this context, controversy broke out in Paris: after the fight with Angela Karenni, in which the Algerian won in 46 seconds, Photos of kareni crying and screaming “unfair” provoked a wave of misinformation on social networks, where Iman was referred to as a transgender or a straight man. Her father, Omar Khalif, finally broke his silence in an interview with AFP, defending his daughter, whom he initially tried to stop on his way in the boxing world.
Emine is an example of an Algerian woman, One of the heroines of Algeria
During the interview with the International Agency, Omar Khalif She emphasized that her daughter should not have universal hints about whether she is a woman or not, which is very clear about him.
“My daughter is a girl, I grew up as a girl, she is a strong and courageous girl. He was taught to have a strong will to work and train.”
Algerian president defends Eman Khalif
Not only his father , and International Olympic Committee The Paris authorities defend Iman, the case has become a matter of national defense in Algeria, since the Algerian President Abdul Majid Tebboune, He stressed that the whole country supports the athlete, regardless of the medal she receives in the women’s boxing finals.
“Congratulations on Eman Khalif’s rating. Algeria has honored Algerian women And Algerian boxing. We will be with you no matter what the results“, The president noted on the social network ” X ” (formerly Twitter).
AFP
Eman Khalif beats Hungarian Ana Luca Hamori to win a medal in Paris
Eman Khalif Defeated the Hungarian Ana Luca Hamori In the quarterfinals of the 66 kg class in Olympic Games Paris, Advancing to the semifinals, which already deserves, for sure, a medal.
After winning in the ring at the arena du Nord in Paris, Eman Khalif He could not contain the happiness of getting a medal for AlgeriaThe country that added the historic gold this Sunday, August 4, thanks to caylia Nemours On the uneven bars.
