Thursday , September 19 2024

Iman Khalifa took a big decision after winning gold in Paris Olympics 2024, why did she suddenly complain

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Paris Olympics 2024 was surrounded by controversies. The Olympics have ended. This time if we talk about the biggest controversy, it will be about Algerian female boxer Iman Khalif. Who was called a biological male? Let us tell you that she won the gold medal in the 66 kg category event of women’s boxing. After winning this medal, she has now made a big decision. Iman Khalif filed a legal complaint for online harassment in Paris on Sunday, August 11. She ended her controversial campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday with a memorable gold. She has given a befitting reply to her trollers by winning the gold medal at the 33rd Summer Olympics.

When did this matter come to light?

The 25-year-old Algerian player came under scrutiny when her opponent Angela Carini of Italy withdrew from the opening match on August 1. Carini complained of pain after receiving a strong punch against Khalif, following which rumors spread online that Iman was a transgender or a man. However, Carini apologized to Iman for the withdrawal and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) condemned media reports spreading misinformation about Iman. The IOC confirmed and reassured everyone that Iman was born a woman and has played in women’s competitions on several other occasions. 

Iman Khalif complained

Iman Khalif faced the most trouble in the Olympics when many prominent personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk shared posts on X that contradicted her case. After which she became a victim of online abuse. Khalif’s lawyer Nabil Boudi on Sunday filed a complaint with a special unit at the Paris prosecutor’s office against the gold medal-winning boxer for serious cyber harassment and a misogynistic, racist campaign. This has been the biggest controversy of this time’s Olympics. Even after she won the gold medal, people trolled her a lot on social media.