Imane Khelif, who won the Gold Boxing Paris Olympics among the order of sexual qualification, is determined to defend his title during the Los Angeles Games in 2028 and says that he will not be intimidated by US President Donald Trump.
Trump signed an executive order prohibiting transgender women from women’s sports in the United States last month and called Khelif a “male boxer” after signing the order.
“I will give you a straightforward answer, I’m not transgender,” ITV said in an interview.
“This does not apply to me and does not intimidate me.”
The board of the International Olympic Committee recommended the turn of boxing in matches 2028 on Monday, and Khelif said that she dreamed of maintaining the title in California.
“Of course, the second gold medal. In America, Los Angeles … I (I will) defend with all this gold medal,” she said.
“I think that if venerable imane operated in 50% of its potential, then today’s Ineane Khalif is even more motivated and determined.”
Khelif was disqualified by the International Boxing Association at the World Championships in 2023 after the test, which, according to the body, meant that she did not qualify for fighting as a woman in sex.
However, IBA lost Olympic recognition over management issues, and the International Olympic Committee cleared Khelif to compete in Paris, aggressively defending his position after robust criticism.
The competing body of IBA, World Boxing, received momentary recognition as an international managing body of this sport last month.
The recommendation still requires a final approval by the IOC during a session in Greece, and the outgoing president Thomas Bach said he was convinced that the session would approve it.
“At this point I can say that IBA is a past,” said Khelif. “As we say in Algeria, those who have nothing to hide should not be afraid.”
The debate on the inclusion of transgender athletes and athletes with differences in sexual development (DSD) in women’s sport was a key issue in the presidential race of the IOC, and the election set for Thursday.
“I hope that the next President of the IOC leads with real sport, remains involved in the Olympic principles and maintains fair play values,” said Khelif.