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Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer, won her Olympic bout in just 46 seconds after her opponent, Angela Carini, withdrew amid controversy over Khelif's gender eligibility. The situation sparked debates about fairness and safety in women's sports, drawing significant media attention.

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At the Paris 2024 Olympics, boxer Imane Khelif made headlines after her opponent, Angela Carini, quit just 46 seconds into their match amid a heated gender eligibility controversy. Khelif, who previously faced scrutiny for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test at the World Championships, quickly overwhelmed Carini. After an early and powerful strike from Khelif, Carini backed away, stating she felt "unsafe" fighting Khelif, which sparked a debate about the fairness of the match (https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/01/paris-olympic-boxer-gender-imane-khelif-angela-carini/).

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly expressed her support for Carini, deeming the match "not an even contest" and pointing to the inherent disparities in physicality between the two competitors. This sentiment resonated with many observers, amplifying the discourse on gender identity in sports (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2024/08/01/not-an-even-contest-italian-prime-minister-imane-khelif/).

While some praised Khelif's skills, others questioned the rules surrounding gender eligibility in combat sports, hinting at broader implications for athletes who have transitioned from male to female competition. Reaction to the bout varied, with some commentators labeling it a troubling incident that could influence future regulations (https://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/boxer-abandons-fight-after-46-seconds-amid-gender-storm-never-been-hit-so-hard/news-story/d298b6c00380dd4ca9e26716bf907362).

Khelif's win raised further discussions about the integrity of female sports and the complex landscape of gender identity in athletics. As Khelif continues in the competition, the fallout from this match is likely to shape conversations around these controversial issues, making it one of the defining moments of the 2024 Olympic Games (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/boxing/angela-carini-imane-khelif-olympics-33375530).

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