Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Semi-Final Match at Paris Olympics Amid Gender Row

The 25-year-old athlete defeated Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng via unanimous decision.

Janjaem Suwannapheng (L) of Team Thailand stands with match referee Shawn Reese and Imane Khelif (R) of Team Algeria as Khelif is declared winner of the Women's 66kg Semifinal round match on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros in Paris, France on Aug. 6, 2024. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Imane Khelif, the boxer who has sparked a global debate over gender eligibility at the Paris Olympics, will be fighting for a gold medal in the women’s boxing competition after beating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng during the welterweight semifinal tournament on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old Algerian athlete defeated Janjaem via unanimous decision at Roland-Garros Stadium, guaranteeing Khelif a silver medal.