Algerian Boxer at Center of Gender Row Clinches Olympic Medal After Winning 5–0

Imane Khelif will face Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand in the semi-finals at Roland Garros Stadium on Aug. 6.

Imane Khelif (R) of Team Algeria interacts with Anna Luca Hamori of Team Hungary after the Women's 66kg quarter-final round match on day 8 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at North Paris Arena in Paris, France, on Aug. 3, 2024. Richard Pelham/Getty Images

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured an Olympic medal in Paris on Saturday after winning against Anna Luca Hamori of Hungary in a unanimous 5–0 points decision in a quarterfinal match in the women’s 66-kilogram category.

Khelif is engulfed in controversy over gender eligibility after the 25-year-old was disqualified from a women’s boxing event last year after failing to meet eligibility criteria.