Italian boxer Angela Carini abruptly exited her match after just 46 seconds in the Paris Olympics, renewing discussions about her Algerian opponent Imane Khelif's contested eligibility due to failing a gender verification test.
Angela Carini, a former clay pigeon shooting champion turned boxer, was given the nickname 'tiger' by her late father and coach, Giuseppe, who passed away after the Tokyo Games, the event that initiated her Olympic journey.
Carini's father and brother played significant roles in her boxing journey, shaping her skills and passion for the sport. Her emotional response to the brief fight highlighted the personal and controversial nature of the situation, extending the debate beyond Paris.
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