Imane Khelif Squashes Retirement Rumors Following World Boxing's Mandatory Sex Testing

Imane Khelif Squashes Retirement Rumors Following World Boxing's Mandatory Sex Testing

Despite World Boxing's new policy requiring mandatory sex testing, Imane Khelif has no plans to retire from the sport.Last week, the governing body officially announced that all athletes over the age of 18 who want to participate in a World Boxing-owned or sanctioned competition will need to undergo a once-in-a-lifetime, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test or a functional medical equivalent test to determine their genetic sex. That way, only ma…

Imane Khelif responds to calls to retire in wake of World Boxing introducing chromosome testing

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has firmly denied retirement rumors while addressing the mounting pressure following World Boxing’s implementation of mandatory chromosome testing for competitors. The Algerian boxer took to Facebook to dispel claims made by her former manager, Nasser Yesfah. He had been quoted in French newspaper Nice Matin, suggesting she had ended her career. Khelif responded: “I would like to make it clear to the public t…