Imane Khelif is man: Leaked Lal PathLabs' report unveils the dark reality of the Olympic gold medalist
Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is at the centre of a global controversy after a leaked medical report from India’s Dr Lal PathLabs revealed she has male chromosomes. The 2023 test resurfaced following her gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Critics, including fellow athletes, raised concerns about fairness and safety in women’s boxing. While World Boxing calls for genetic verification, the IOC dismissed the test results, claiming misinformation. The issue spotlights unresolved tensions between inclusivity and integrity in elite women’s sport.