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After seizing Olympic gold, Imane Khelif had the conclusive word in the gender debate overshadowing the Paris boxing events.

“I am fully qualified. I am a woman like any other woman,” declared the Algerian athlete. “I was born a woman, I lived as a woman, I competed as woman – there is no doubt.”

Securing a unanimous victory against China’s reigning world champion Liu Yang, Khelif dominated their three-round encounter. Post-match, she was hoisted for a triumphant lap by her cornermen amidst roars of approval, capturing the women’s 66kg category gold.