Imane Khelif’s dealt with a very emotional week … with tons of people online questioning her gender and calling her names — and, she let it all out after her quarterfinal win.
The Algerian Olympian beat Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori Saturday morning … winning by a unanimous decision in her QF match — and, tears immediately came pouring down her face.
Watch the video, Imane leaves the ring and her team has to comfort her — with racking sobs coursing through her.
It ain’t just about the punishment in the ring obviously … it’s about all the pressure outside of it too. Of course … it’s been widely reported Khelif has XY chromosomes — but she’s still biologically female and allowed to compete according to the International Olympic Committee.
