Imane Khelif defends her right to compete amid misgendering and has a clear message

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has insisted she will do "anything" necessary to continue competing at the highest level, following mockery from figures including Donald Trump, Elon Musk and JK Rowling, along with a sustained wave of online abuse.

The 26-year-old athlete first became the focus of global controversy in 2023 when the International Boxing Association (IBA) disqualified her from the World Championships following sex chromosome testing.

Imane Khelif defends her right to compete amid misgendering and has a clear message

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