Gender row target Algerian boxer Imane Khelif storms into Olympic final

Algeria’s Imane Khelif beats Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision to have a shot at winning gold in Friday’s final.

Algeria’s Imane Khelif has stormed into the women’s welterweight boxing final at the Paris Olympics 2024 after beating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision by the judges.

Khelif, who has been the target of a gender row during the games, celebrated her win by jumping with joy in the ring on Tuesday evening at the Rolland Garros Stadium in the French capital.

A large Algerian contingent in the stands waved the country’s flag and roared with delight as the referee lifted Khelif’s hand to declare her the winner after three rounds.