Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is
back in the spotlight this week following fresh questioning of her eligibility
to have competed in the women’s competition at Paris 2024.
A report last week in French magazine Le Correspondant
claimed to have seen a leaked medical report about the Algerian.
The BBC has been unable to verify the claims.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which has
repeatedly defended the boxer’s right to participate in the women’s category,
says the report cites “unverified documents whose origin cannot be confirmed”.
The IOC says Khelif, who is already taking legal
action against individuals who commented on her situation during the
Games, is now “preparing a lawsuit” in response to the latest report.
“The IOC is saddened by the abuse that Imane Khelif is
currently receiving,” a spokesperson added.
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