Imane Khelif Admits Hormone Treatment for Olympics, Denies Being Transgender

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Firstpost•05-02-2026, 11:48
Imane Khelif Admits Hormone Treatment for Olympics, Denies Being Transgender
- •Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif revealed she underwent hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels for the Paris 2024 Games.
- •Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg category, stated she is not transgender despite being embroiled in a gender row.
- •She confirmed having the SRY gene, indicating masculinity, but emphasized it's natural and monitored by doctors.
- •Khelif addressed accusations from Donald Trump and JK Rowling, asserting she is a girl raised as a girl.
- •She is ready for mandatory gender testing by World Boxing for future competitions and aims to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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