Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to 'bullying' after backlash over gender misconceptions

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August 5, 2024 at 12:28 a.m.

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an end to bullying athletes after being greatly affected by the international backlash against her. The Algerian athlete spoke about her tumultuous extraordinary Olympic experience Sunday night in an interview with SNTV - the sports video partner of The Associated Press.

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