The world of Olympic boxing was shaken on Thursday, August 1, when Italy’s Angela Carini withdrew from her 66 kg bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif after a mere 46 seconds.
Carini’s startling reason for her withdrawal — that she had never been hit so hard before — has thrust the gender eligibility debate in sports back in the spotlight. This incident has gained particular attention because Khelif is one of the two boxers permitted…
