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Boxer Imane Khelif<\/strong> sparked controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics not only for failing her gender eligibility tests back in 2023 but also for making her opponent Angela Carini<\/strong> call off their match just seconds into the first round.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old female fighter reportedly has XY chromosomes, which are typically found in males, and her body consists of elevated testosterone levels. Despite not passing her eligibility tests, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed her to compete due to the rules of the game.<\/p>\n They previously stated before the games commenced, \u201cAll athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 comply with the competition\u2019s eligibility and entry regulations, as well as all applicable medical regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n Mark Adams<\/strong>, IOC spokesman, added, \u201cEveryone competing in the women\u2019s category is complying with the competition eligibility rules\u2026They are women in their passports and it\u2019s stated that this is the case, that they are female.\u201d This most likely allowed Imane to participate as the documents indicated she was not male.<\/p>\n During their battle in the ring on Thursday, August 1, the Algerian\u2019s opponent withdrew from the initial round just 46 seconds in. After two hard punches made contact with her face, Angela fell into tears from the pain and hurt her nose. Post-match, she shared with reporters, \u201cI\u2019m used to suffering\u2026 I\u2019ve never taken a punch like that, it\u2019s impossible to continue. I\u2019m nobody to say it\u2019s illegal.\u201d<\/p>\n