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I come from a conservative region and family. Boxing was a sport dedicated only to men."
It could have been the match of a lifetime, but I had to preserve my life as well in that moment."
The emotional Italian boxer said Yesterday, during the Olympic match, (Angela) Carini gave up and now she is complaining about the Algerian boxer because of high testosterone levels. When you play in the Olympics, you undergo several tests. I don't think it is right to create controversy about this social media
I know that you won't give up Angela, and I know that one day you will earn what you deserve with effort and sweat. In a competition that is finally equal."
Taking to her X handle (formerly Twitter), Meloni shared a picture of her consoling Angela Carini and wrote in Italian When I fought with her (Khelif) I felt very out of my depth, her blows hurt me a lot
She wrote on X at the time There are some countries that did not want Algeria to win a gold medal
Khelif herself railed against her 2023 disqualification, saying at the time When I am in the ring, I use that mindset, the mindset of a warrior, a winning mindset,
Carini told reporters after abandoning the bout I want to show you something,
she said, pulling her mobile phone out of her pocket after qualifying for the games And a promise to my dad.
Days before the opening ceremony, Carini posted a slideshow of pictures with her father on Instagram, writing They are eligible by the rules of the federation which was set in 2016, and which worked for Tokyo too. To compete as women, which is what they are. And we fully support that,
It's always satisfying to win in such an important competition, but I remain focused on my goal of a medal."
Khelif stopped only briefly to talk to reporters afterwards, saying I fought very often in the national team. I train with my brother. I've always fought against men, but I felt too much pain today."
I WILL KEEP MEN OUT OF WOMEN'S SPORTS!"
Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social network The current aggression against these two athletes is based entirely on this arbitrary decision."
The IOC accused the IBA of making "an arbitrary decision", adding The athletes did not undergo a testosterone examination but were subject to a separate and recognised test, whereby the specifics remain confidential,
A young female boxer has just had everything she's worked and trained for snatched away because you allowed a male to get in the ring with her,
I’m trying to not use my phone before the fight,
I’m not scared. I don’t care about the press story and social media,
she told reporters, ... according to the Post I didn’t want to fight any more, it hurt so much.”
She felt pain in her nose.”