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It's sad when we shout to the whole world that we are for gender equality, protection of women and then they simply destroy women's sports,
The IOC is saddened by the abuse that the two athletes are currently receiving
Personally I don’t think she has done anything to ‘cheat,’
Broadhurst wrote on social media These girls have represented their country on numerous occasions for many, many years now as female fighters, and they do not deserve this mistreatment,
What is going on in this context in the social media, with all this hate speech, with all this aggression and abuse, and fueled by this agenda, is totally unacceptable,
Let’s be very clear here: We are talking about women’s boxing,
I want to tell the entire world that I am a female, and I will remain a female,
I couldn’t look at her tears,
IBA president Umar Kremlev, who is from Russia—a country whose Olympic teams are excluded from these Games, but has individual athletes in some competitions—said in a statement Today, ... all the people want to give power to Imane.”
Some people have made very bad comments to her,
says Lyaakoubi, referring to the torrent of online abuse Khelif has faced—from American politicians and media commentators and others—due to the gender controversy They bullied her! They bullied her! Long live Algeria
her coach shouted as Khelif walked out of the ring That was my childhood dream,
said Hamori, who is making her Olympic debut, in English We are ready to fight under difficult circumstances,
You've gone up in my estimation Les. It was easy to join on that bandwagon, but much harder to climb back down.”
You’re old enough to know better. It’s truly embarrassing that you did no ounce of research before spreading hatred and misinformation.”
However, others were still upset with his initial actions as @Zack3O12 fumed Absolutely right Kellie Harrington, I support you 100%. Women and girls deserve better."
Another tweet had praised Irish boxer Kellie Harrington's public refusal to compete against any "biological males" at the Olympics, that Barry responded to with Unprecedented. Someone apologising for spreading misinformation on X. Well played, Les, takes a certain strength of character to do this.”
Many fans welcomed Les' apology including @SamCKx who wrote Shocking, dangerous and profoundly unfair on women and girls. IOC (International Olympic Committee) hang your head in shame."
The former Coronation Street star had shared a post from former world champion boxer Barry McGuigan that read There is not an easy pass in the Olympics, and I will try to be fully ready for the coming fight,
Khelif told Algerian state television after her win I don't know but I'm not afraid to face her at this level. I will do my best."
Asked if Khelif should be allowed to compete at the Olympics, the Asian Games silver medallist said