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the boxing bout between Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Italy’s Angela Carini has ignited a wave of outrage among prominent figures across the globe. Former US President Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have recently joined the bandwagon.
In response to the gender controversy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the development.
“It is a fact that, with the levels of testosterone present in the blood of the Algerian athlete, the competition at the start does not seem fair,” said Meloni.
“We must be careful not to discriminate in an attempt to avoid discrimination. The fact that Angela withdrew makes me even more sad,” Meloni added.
“I WILL KEEP MEN OUT OF WOMEN’S SPORTS!” wrote Trump on social media account X (earlier known as Twitter).
“Men don’t belong in women’s sports #IStandWithAngelaCarini. Let’s get it trending,” tweeted Musk.
Notably, Khelif emerged victorious after Carini conceded defeat a mere 46 seconds into the welterweight fight, succumbing to a barrage of punches to the face.
Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has criticized the International Boxing Association (IBA) for its arbitrary decision to disqualify the boxers last year.
