Paris (France): The controversy surrounding the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif seems to have no end at the moment as her next opponent from Hungary Luca Hamori has added some more spice to the story with her recent offensive social media post regarding her next fight..The Hungarian pugilist has uploaded an image depicting a female boxer fighting against a beast in the boxing ring. Also, according to some media reports the Hugnarian Boxing Federation is exploring the option of protesting against Khelif
Khelif, who was disqualified from the International Boxing Association’s World Championships last year after failing to pass an unspecified gender eligibility test. She was at the centre of the controversy after beating Italy’s Angela Carini in 46 seconds. Many social media users criticized the Hungarian boxer for attacking the Algerian boxer.
Hungarian Boxing Association calls on the IOC to reconsider allowing biologically male Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, to compete against female Hungarian boxer Anna Luca Hamori on Saturday at the Paris Olympics.
— N B (@lovelynancie) August 3, 2024
The association is exploring the possibility of legally challenging… pic.twitter.com/o6ASxrvJFE
However, an official release from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) clarified that she is allowed to participate in the Olympics based on rules implemented in Tokyo.
"These two athletes were the victims of a sudden and arbitrary decision by the IBA (International Boxing Association). However, the rules of eligibility were based on those of the Tokyo Games in 2021 and cannot be changed during a competition," the IOC said in a statement.
🔥🥊BOSS FIGHT: Biological Woman VS Woman With 130% Strength Buff!
— Nathan Cervera (@nathan_cervera) August 3, 2024
Hungarian boxer Luca Anna Hamori will face off the genetically superior Imane Khelif from Algeria. The fight of the century for Anna.😭
Who wins? pic.twitter.com/aJ27HxFbkd
Social media users reacted to the Hungarian boxer’s post calling it unnecessary and the matter has gained limelight once again.
Hungarian boxer Anna Luca Hamori says she doesn't " think it's fair" that her next opponent, imane khelif, is taking part in the women's category at the olympics.
— Sports Blizz (@sport_blizz) August 3, 2024
hamori, 23, will face the 25-year-old algerian in the quarter-finals of the 66kg competition on saturday.#Olympics pic.twitter.com/f806Xoptud
Boxing gender war explodes at 2024 Paris Olympics
— Ocarina Jones 🇮🇱 (@OcarinaJones) August 3, 2024
Jacquelin Magnay Peter Badel The Australian August 3, 2024
Hungarian boxer Anna Luca Hamori has inflamed tensions ahead of her upcoming bout with controversial boxer Imane Khelif, sharing a mock photograph of the Algerian… pic.twitter.com/xBcnF4HLXO
Luca Anna Hamori, a Hungarian female boxer. pic.twitter.com/4etAkGdeDR
— Jessie (@Jessie66055) August 3, 2024
Hungarian boxer Luca Hamori posted this on her Instagram today, clearly demonstrating the evil in black and white taking place at the Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/oR74ZJdEn0
— Louie (@PodsLouie) August 3, 2024