Imane Khelif Faces New SRY Gene Test Rules as Gender Debate Hits Boxing Ahead of LA 2028
Imane Khelif, Algeria’s Olympic boxing champion, is at the center of a new gender eligibility storm as World Boxing rolls out strict SRY gene testing. Barred from a major tournament after refusing the test, Khelif continues to defend her right to compete. This dispute echoes the broader clash between sports policy and gender identity just as the LA 2028 Olympics approach.