Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, the victim of racist attacks on her gender, is now getting closer to winning a gold medal in Paris Olympics. Despite the controversy about her eligibility, she won her semi-final match against Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in Paris.
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The event was extraordinary in many ways, with the Algerian standing out with her rock solid performance. The long line outside Roland Garros before the match was filled with people waving Algerian flags and wearing football shirts.
Imane will fight for an Olympic gold medal on Friday against China’s Yang Liu.