Algerian boxer Imane Khelif emerged victorious at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, securing a gold medal after a global firestorm of speculation around her gender. The pugilist is now facing a new lawsuit for her participation in the sport, and she's addressing what's happening head-on.

Imane Khelif, who won Paris Olympics boxing gold amid a gender-eligibility row, has accused the International Boxing Association of making "false and offensive" accusations after it launched legal action against the IOC for allowing her to compete.

Algerian gold winning boxer Imane Khelif has denounced "false and offensive" allegations after the International Boxing Association (IBA) said it will sue the International Olympic Committee over her and another female athlete's inclusion at the Paris Olympic Games' women's boxing last year.