The journey of IMane Khelif (Algeria) at the Paris Olympic continues to take place in the quarterfinals of 66kg weight. Her opponent this time was Anna Luca Hamori (Hungary), who claimed “men or women on the radio I also fought”. Earlier, the Hungarian side also asked IOC to confirm gender Khelif.
Anna Luca Hamori was very brave, but that did not help her win in this match. IMane Khelif was completely on the basis, from keeping the distance, trimming as well as the opposite. Algerian boxers were not afraid to use tricks, and she was constantly reminded by the referee.
In the third half, after witnessing the iMane Khelif constantly making mistakes, the referee warned, except for this boxer 1 point. But that could not stop her victory. In every half, IMane Khelif was given 5/5 of the victory assessment. In the second half, Mongolian inspection also marked Ms. Thang 10-8.
The victory over Anna Luca Hamori helped Imane Khelif reached the semi -finals of 66kg and certainly had a medal in this Olympic Games. Her next opponent is Janjaem Suwannapheng, a “true” female fighter. Janjaem Suwannapheng had previously won close to the Busenaz Surmeneli, the reigning champion of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
A year ago, Janjaem Suwannapheng and Imane Khelif met in the semi-finals of the World Boxing Championship 2023. Imane Khelif won 5-0, but was then disqualified, deprived of the Organizing Committee discovered she was male. Janjaem Suwannapheng was therefore trembled to the final and won the final gold medal.