"I want to tell the entire world that I am a female, and I will remain a female," Khelif told reporters after her match, expressing her identity proudly.
The IOC has defended boxers Khelif and Lin, questioning the reliability of the sex eligibility tests that had disqualified them, emphasizing their long-standing female identity.
IOC President Bach denounced the politically motivated controversy surrounding Khelif and Lin, condemning hate speech and aggression in the discourse.
Khelif and Lin faced disqualification from the 2023 women's world championships, governed by the discredited International Boxing Association, which no longer oversees Olympic boxing.
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