In a historic and emotional moment, Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif made a powerful declaration of identity and triumph after winning her country’s first-ever female boxing Olympic medal. Overcome with joy and gratitude, Khelif spoke from the heart, saying.
Imane Khelif cries, declaring “I am a woman” after securing the first female boxing Olympic medal for Algeria.
“I am grateful to the IOC for speaking the truth. Thanks to God, this is the first female medal for boxing in Algeria. In the Olympics, there are no easy passes. Hopefully I will be ready for the next match for my country, which I love so much.”
