Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has responded to legal action filed by the International Boxing Association (IBA) against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following her participation at the 2024 Olympic Games,

The IBA is not backing down from a potential lawsuit from Imane Khelif following the controversy surrounding her sex at the Paris Olympics.

Imane Khelif has pledged to continue fighting in the women’s category despite a decision by the International Boxing Association to file criminal complaints over the Algerian’s participation in last summer’s Paris Olympics.

Imane Khelif has accused the International Boxing Association (IBA) of making “false and offensive” allegations against her, as the fallout from her Olympic saga continues.

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 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 has said she will take legal action following the fallout over her ‘gender controversy’ at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Khelif won gold at the games, marking an end to a difficult period for her.