Kremlev claimed that the tests ‘proved they had XY chromosomes and were thus excluded from the sports events.’
Italy’s sports minister Andrea Abodi raised concerns about Khelif competing, but Angela Carini was on record as saying that ‘respect’ of her opponents was her mantra.
Algeria’s Olympic Committee condemned as ‘baseless’ the attacks on their boxer after questions were raised over her participation at the Paris Olympics.
But Khelif, who competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, only fell into controversy after failing the tests last year in New Delhi.
She received resounding applause from staunch Algerian supporters as she entered the ring, but there were several boos.
At 5’10 and two inches taller than her police officer opponent, Khelif showed off her power with a series of powerful punches early in the three round contest.
But it was over in less than a minute.
