The boxer emerged victorious in the welterweight fight to become the first Algerian, Arab, and African woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal amid a gender controversy at the Paris Games.
Imane Khelif stated, 'It was my dream [to win this medal] and I am very happy today that I'm an Olympic gold medallist.' She emphasized the hard work and dedication over the past eight years to reach this achievement.
Despite facing initial pressure from Yang in the first round, Khelif fought back decisively and maintained her dominance throughout the three-round welterweight fight, securing Algeria's second gold medal at the Paris Games.
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