Iman Khalifa: International Federation reverses decision to exclude Algerian boxer Iman Khalifa from World Boxing Championships
Algerian boxer Iman Khalif
The disqualification of Algerian boxer Iman Khalif from the 66 kg final at the World Championships in New Delhi, scheduled for Sunday, has sparked controversy and anger on social media in Algeria.
"The exclusion of Algerian boxer Iman Khalif from the IBA World Boxing Championships was due to failure to meet the eligibility criteria," the IF said in a statement. "IPA respects its own rules and regulations, as well as the privacy and medical lives of athletes, and therefore IPA cannot disclose (details) violations of the eligibility criteria. this," continued the Federation's statement.
Algerian Boxing Federation
Algerian Boxing Federation released information about Algerian boxer Iman Khalifa disqualification without specifying the reason, stating: "The International Boxing Federation is preventing Algerian boxer Iman Khalif participated in the world championship for health reasons.
Algerian Boxing Federation Official Website
In a press release, Algeria's Minister of Youth and Sports, Abd al-Rahman Hammad, said that "The International Women's Boxing Federation is conducting an analysis. This preliminary and analysis was carried out on the 16th and the results were published on the 23rd, the Algerian Federation appealed this morning and the Executive Committee of the International Federation did not accept the appeal and excluded
Hammad added, "We will do everything we can to defend the case as a federal ministry. In turn
"Conspiracy"
Algerian boxer Iman Khalif releases the video The clip details his incident: "Unfortunately, I found out yesterday that I could not attend the final. I'm still very proud. of myself for raising the flag of my country.
Algerian boxer Iman Khalifa called what happened a "conspiracy". She added, "To say I have unqualified qualities and abilities to fight women is illogical."
The news that Imane was eliminated from the World Cup made the people of Algeria worried and her name spread on the country's social networks.
Hafid Derradji, Algerian sports commentator, tweeted: "Boxing, Iman Khalif, is still the champion in our eyes, despite being banned by the International Federation and prevented him from participating. the final of the world championships in New Delhi due to health reasons not discovered in the seven years of training she participated in the Olympics Moscow and the four world champions won silver medals in their final version.
Many have called on the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Algerian Olympic Committee to take steps to restore Algerian boxer Iman Khalifa honor. , Tweeter asked, "Why wasn't this discovered early in the tournament?"
Others point to the need for psychological counseling for Algerian boxer Iman Khalifa after what happened to him.
While the group found that behind them "those who weave the theme of a conspiracy against Algerian boxer Iman Khalifa are trying to prevent everything related to the symbols of Algeria and its sovereignty".
Many people have called for an end to "harassment" campaigns against Algerian boxing on social media.
On the other hand, others find that the incident is not the first and many women have been banned from tournaments because of the same issue.
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