Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Issues A Warning To Everyone

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif made headlines last summer when she was allowed to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fast forward to this February, and she's once again at the center of the sports world.

There was controversy surrounding Khelif last summer because she failed the gender eligibility criteria for the world championships the year prior. However, she was allowed to participate and win a gold medal. That clearly didn't sit well with the International Boxing Association. 

On Monday, the IBA filed a complaint against the International Olympic Committee for letting Khelif compete in Paris. In their complaint, they cited safety concerns over gender eligibility. 

Khelif responded to this lawsuit on Tuesday night. She said the allegations against her are "false and offensive."  

"For two years, I have taken the high road while my name and image have been used, unauthorized, to further personal and political agendas through the spreading and dissemination of baseless lies and misinformation," Khelif said in a statement. "But silence is no longer an option.

"The IBA, an organization that I am no longer associated with and which is no longer recognized by the IOC, have again made baseless accusations that are false and offensive, using them to further their agenda. This is a matter that concerns not just me but the broader principles of fairness and due process in sport."