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Imane Khelif’s stunning new look after gender controversy!

Olympic champion Imane Khelif is making headlines again—this time for her dramatic makeover after winning gold in Paris.

Algerian boxer at center of Olympic drama.

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The Algerian boxer, who became the first Algerian woman to win Olympic gold in boxing, has been at the center of controversy since the games began.

Khelif’s stunning victory in the women’s 66kg division was followed by a storm of controversy, including allegations of gender ineligibility.

So how did Khelif end up at the center of one of the biggest Olympic controversies in recent memory?

Olympic debut kicks off gender debate.

She faced relentless scrutiny for her participation, which kicked off when she and fellow boxer Lin Yu-Ting of Taiwan were disqualified from the 2023 World Championships.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) banned both fighters after they allegedly failed a gender eligibility test, sparking heated debates.

The sport’s governing body, banned her from competing in the 2023 World Championships after claiming Khelif had male XY chromosomes.

The Algerian was tested at the 2022 event in Istanbul, and again in New Delhi in 2023. Both tests reportedly flagged abnormalities in her chromosomes.

Olympic participation defended.

Yet the International Olympic Committee (IOC) saw things differently and cleared her to compete at the Paris Olympics.

IOC President Thomas Bach was clear: “Women must be allowed to take part in women’s competitions. And these two athletes are women.”

Khelif was adamant throughout the ordeal. She’d been a woman her entire life and refused to back down in the face of intense scrutiny.

But the road was far from smooth.

Big names join the attack.

Critics, including big names like Elon Musk and JK Rowling, weighed in with less-than-flattering opinions, prompting Khelif to take legal action.

Trump adds fuel to gender debate.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump joined the debate, making inflammatory comments about Khelif’s gender.

“Who wants men to participate in women’s sports?” Trump said. “She won gold, but he…she is really a man.”

Khelif wasn’t having it. “Stay out of sports,” she fired back at Trump, brushing off his attempts to undermine her victory.

Despite the noise, Khelif went on to win gold at the Paris Olympics, becoming a national hero for Algeria.

Khelif’s victory highlighted.

Khelif’s opponent in the final, Italy’s Angela Carini, added fuel to the fire when she walked out of the ring just 46 seconds into their bout.

Carini’s dramatic exit caused an uproar, especially since she refused to shake hands with Khelif afterward.

While her critics howled, Khelif kept her focus, ultimately beating China’s Yang Liu to clinch the gold.

Khelif’s triumph wasn’t just a victory for herself—it was a win for Algeria. She became the first Algerian to claim Olympic gold in boxing since 1996.

Celebrations erupt in Algeria after Khelif’s victory.

After her win, Khelif was hoisted onto the shoulders of her coach and paraded around the ring, a hero in the eyes of her fans.

Social media exploded with praise, with Algerian celebrities like Riyad Mahrez and Ismael Bennacer offering their support.

“Congratulations to our Olympic champion,” Mahrez wrote. “Despite the hate, she stayed strong and brought honor to Algeria.”

AC Milan’s Bennacer echoed the sentiment, commending Khelif for her mental resilience throughout the entire ordeal.

Khelif speaks out post-victory.

“Thank God I was able to overcome it,” Khelif said of the controversy, acknowledging the toll it took on her.

“I was born a woman, I’ve lived as a woman, and I competed as a woman,” Khelif affirmed, addressing the swirling accusations head-on.

Khelif’s stunning transformation exposed.

But she wasn’t just content with gold—Khelif made a big splash on social media with a glamorous new look that’s worlds away from her tough-as-nails boxing persona.