Paris Olympics women's boxing gold medallist Imane Khelif's troubles over a gender row seemed to have settled in her favour until a leaked medical report claimed the 25-year-old is male.
Algeria's Khelif has decided to move court over reports about the leak published in French media this week, the International Olympic Committee confirmed on Wednesday.
"We understand that Imane Khelif has taken legal action against individuals who commented on her situation during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and is also preparing a lawsuit in response to the latest reporting," the IOC said in a statement.
"The IOC will not comment while legal action is ongoing, or on media reports about unverified documents whose origin cannot be confirmed."
The gender row erupted during the Olympics earlier this year after Khelif's opening-round win over Angela Carini in mere 46 seconds, when the Italian boxer abandoned the fight with a bloody nose and was in tears afterwards.
It followed comments on Khelif's eligibility in the competition, including by celebrities like author JK Rowling.
The IOC supported Khelif and expressed "sadness" over the abuse the boxer received, citing that the Algerian participated in the women's category at the Tokyo Olympics as well and in events sanctioned by the International Boxing Association.
Khelif also filed a complaint against the harassment from online abuse related to her gender.
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less