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Qiimaha Qaaliga ah ee Aamusnaanta: Maxay Xalka Milateri ugu Noqon Wayday Mid u Adeega Suudaan?

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  Warbixintii dhowaan ka soo baxday afhayeenka Waaxda Arrimaha Dibadda ee Mareykanka, Tommy Pigott, ayaa iftiisay xaaladda sii xumaanaysa ee dalka Suudaan, gaar ahaan walaaca laga qabo isbeddelka khatarta ah ee loo jihaystay dhanka "xal milateri." Iyadoo Jeneraal Cabdifataax al-Burhaan uu sii xoojinayo hadallada mudnaanta siinaya gacan-sarraynta goobta dagaalka halkii uu ka dooran lahaa wadahadal diblomaasiyadeed, beesha caalamku waxay wajahaysaa xaqiiqo qadhaadh: habkani maaha mid beegsanaya oo keliya xoogaga soo horjeeda, balse wuxuu khatar toos ah gelinayaa nolosha malaayiin qof oo rayid ah oo aan waxba galabsan. Hadallada u ololeynaya xalka milateri waxay gacan ka geystaan sharciyeynta rabshadaha socda, waxayna shacabka ku hayaan cabsi joogto ah. Marka hoggaanka Ciidanka Qalabka Sida ee Suudaan (SAF) ay colaadda u dhigaan mid ay ku xidhan tahay jiritaankooda ama dhimashadooda, waxay dhab ahaantii ula dhaqmayaan nolosha dadka rayidka ah sidii wax aan qiimo lahayn oo ku dh...
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Imane Khelif Triumphs Amidst Controversy at Paris Olympics

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Imane Khelif of Algeria clinched her first victory at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, overcoming Italy’s Angela Carini in a dramatic women's welterweight boxing match. Carini quit just 46 seconds into the match, citing severe pain in her nose and leaving the ring in tears, which sparked a wave of reactions and controversies.

Khelif’s participation in the Olympic event has drawn significant attention due to past allegations regarding her gender eligibility. Reports resurfaced that both Khelif and Lin Yu‑ting of Taiwan were disqualified from the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi last year due to failing an unspecified gender test. Officials claimed the athletes did not meet the eligibility criteria because they allegedly had male chromosomes.

Despite these allegations, Khelif has consistently competed as a woman, including at the Tokyo Olympics. There has been no indication that she identifies as transgender or intersex. Following her victory, Khelif celebrated on social media, sharing a photo of herself and simply writing “first Victory.”

Angela Carini, who forfeited the match due to pain, refrained from passing judgment on Khelif’s eligibility. “I am not here to judge or pass judgment,” Carini said post-match. “If an athlete is this way, and in that sense it’s not right or it is right, it’s not up to me to decide.”

However, the reaction from the broader community was mixed. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni voiced concerns about fairness in women's sports, while former U.S. President Donald Trump and other American politicians like Senator Marco Rubio and Governor Kristi Noem were more vocal in their criticism.

Prominent figures such as J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk also weighed in on the debate. Rowling referred to Khelif as “male” and called the match a “brutal injustice,” while Musk insinuated political connections in his commentary on social media.

Despite the backlash, Khelif received support from various quarters. Algerian footballer Ismaël Bennacer defended her, highlighting her talent and hard work. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) also criticized the backlash and condemned the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) decision to disqualify Khelif and Lin from last year’s championships, stating that the decision lacked proper procedure and governance.

Algeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Abderrahmane Hammad, denounced the attacks on Khelif, labeling them as cowardly attempts to tarnish her reputation. The Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee also celebrated Khelif’s win, expressing pride and looking forward to her future performances.

Khelif is set to face Hungary’s Luca Anna Hamori in the women’s 66-kilogram quarterfinals on Saturday. As the controversy continues, Khelif remains focused on her Olympic journey, embodying resilience and dedication in the face of adversity.

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