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Imane Khelif Confirms Hormone Treatment, Awaits World Boxing Decision on Eligibility

Her eligibility for the Los Angeles Olympics hinges on the boxing federation's new sex-testing review.

Overview

  • In an interview with L’Equipe, the Algerian Olympic champion said she is not transgender and has always identified as a girl.
  • She disclosed that she carries the SRY gene and described her genetic variation as natural.
  • She said she underwent medically supervised hormone treatment before Paris 2024 to reduce testosterone, including lowering it to zero for the Dakar qualifying tournament.
  • She stated she has agreed to World Boxing’s new sex test, has already sent medical and hormone documentation, and is waiting for a response.
  • She has not competed since the Paris Games and intends to pursue Los Angeles 2028 as her case figures in a broader rules debate that also involved Taiwan’s Lin Yuting.