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It wasn't something I intended to do,
All this controversy makes me sad,
Carini told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport President Trump has been unequivocally clear that he will NOT stand for men competing in women's sports—an insane and unfair reality that has been allowed to transpire because of Radical Left politicians like Kamala Harris,
Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Newsweek I think that athletes who have male genetic characteristics should not be admitted to women's competitions,
she said during a meeting with Italian athletes in Paris 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 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."
The athletes did not undergo a testosterone examination but were subject to a separate and recognised test, whereby the specifics remain confidential,
All the controversy made me sad and I'm sorry for my opponent too. It's nothing to do with her. She was here like me to fight,
she told the Gazzetta dello Sport I was angry because my Olympics had just gone up in smoke but I've nothing against Imane Khelif. On the contrary, if I saw her again, I'd give her a hug,
I am not indifferent to such situations, and I can assure that we will protect each boxer. I do not understand why they kill women's boxing,
I couldn't look at her tears."
Referring to Carini's reaction at the end of the bout, IBA President Umar Kremlev said I am very sad that there is a scandal and that we have to talk about a topic that is not compatible with sport,
Everyone competing in the women's category is complying with the competition eligibility rules
Spokesman Mark Adams said on Tuesday 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 fought with her (Khelif) I felt very out of my depth, her blows hurt me a lot
She wrote on X at the time They are women in their passports and it’s stated that this is the case, that they are female”.
Yu-ting and Khelif however qualified for the Paris Games after which IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said While IBA remains committed to ensuring competitive fairness in all of our events, we express concern over the inconsistent application of eligibility criteria by other sporting organizations, including those overseeing the Olympic Games,
the IBA communicated in the statement I can promise you one thing... I will do my best to win and I will fight as long as I can!"
I do not understand why they killed women’s boxing. Only eligible athletes should compete in the ring for the sake of safety,
IBA president Umar Kremlev said in a statement IBA will award Angela Carini, who abandoned the fight against Algeria’s Imane Khelif at Paris 2024 Games after 46 seconds of the first round, the IBA prize money as if she were an Olympic champion,