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Imane Khelif has spent the last few days at the epicenter of international sports headlines and social media storms, fending off a wave of speculation about her boxing future and her eligibility as an athlete. According to The Economic Times, rumors about her retirement erupted earlier this week when her former manager claimed she'd “hung up her gloves.” Within hours, Khelif took to Facebook to assure fans that she has not retired and remains committed to her career, training between Algeria and Qatar and preparing for upcoming competitions. She went so far as to accuse her ex-manager of betraying her trust and her country with what she called “false and malicious statements,” underscoring not only her resolve but also the bitter professional fallout driving this narrative.

The denial of retirement rumors comes against the backdrop of a career-defining controversy. As covered by PEN America and IMDB, the aftermath of her gold medal win at the Paris Olympics fueled an unprecedented misinformation campaign over her gender. Online trolls and some high-profile figures including Donald Trump, J.K. Rowling, and Elon Musk spread claims about Khelif’s eligibility, alleging that she was not female—allegations rejected by the International Olympic Committee, which confirmed she was born female and is a registered female athlete. ESPN and NBC News both confirm that Khelif was subjected to online abuse after opponent Angela Carini withdrew from their quarterfinal bout after just 46 seconds, amplifying the intensity of the commentary.

In response to the toxic online environment, Khelif filed a formal legal complaint in France for moral harassment, as reported by Brock Press and IMDB, arguing the treatment violated her dignity. At the same time, she is battling boxing’s regulatory apparatus. Brock Press details that Khelif has taken her fight to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge World Boxing's new genetic sex verification policy, a rule widely seen as a reaction to her own case. The ban currently bars her from the 2025 World Boxing Championships as arbitration continues, making clear that her very place in elite sport is the subject of ongoing legal and ethical debate.

Amid the maelstrom, Khelif has sought to define her public image, making high-profile appearances at Bottega Veneta fashion events and even gracing the cover of Vogue. According to 3 Wire Sports, her Qatari PR agency, Kotinos, has been rolling out social media updates, further entrenching her as both a sportswoman and a symbol of broader battles over gender and fairness in athletics.

Meanwhile, PolitiFact and the Associated Press have debunked the most outlandish viral rumors: Khelif has not been banned from boxing for life, has not been stripped of her medals or prize money, and is not transgender. The IOC and World Boxing may be far from agreement, but the facts are clear—Khelif remains one of boxing’s most contentious and compelling figures.

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Imane Khelif has been making headlines again as one of the most talked-about figures in international sport, and her recent story has only intensified in both legal and media circles. Just days ago, World Boxing, the new authority replacing the controversial IBA, reinforced its policy mandating genetic sex verification for all competitors, and named Khelif as the face of its latest crackdown. This not only bars her from the 2025 World Boxing Championships, but also from Europe's eminent Eindhoven Box Cup, further shaping her reputation as the lightning rod in debates about gender eligibility in athletics. The World Boxing president even apologized for mentioning her by name in policy statements, acknowledging that the move was detrimental to her privacy and reputation, though not retracting the testing requirement.

Following this development, Khelif escalated her defense by filing a legal appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, arguing that mandatory genetic testing is discriminatory and ethically unsound; her fight now centers on challenging sport governance itself. According to the Brock Press, although her case has been formally registered, the ban stands pending arbitration, meaning she remains excluded from all competition until the hearing, anticipated in coming months.

The social media furor has been unrelenting. BBC Sport and SNTV both note she's enduring severe online abuse with high-profile figures like Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and JK Rowling amplifying false claims about her gender. PEN America points out that much of the controversy is rooted in unsubstantiated accusations and misinformation campaigns, with viral posts and trending hashtags further inflaming public opinion. Khelif herself stated, "I am a woman like any other woman. I was born a woman... I competed as a woman – there is no doubt about that." The IOC has backed her participation, repeatedly asserting that she meets all eligibility criteria and dismissing the IBA's previous tests as arbitrary and unsupported.

On the personal front, Khelif revealed via Instagram that she is going through a challenging period, filled with "challenges, silence, and waiting." In the face of online harassment, she filed a complaint with the Paris prosecutor’s office, specifically targeting the cyber abuse she’s received. This legal move further underscores the biographical significance of her fight for dignity as well as competition.

Meanwhile, in a strategic public relations blitz that highlights both resilience and reinvention, Khelif appeared on the cover of Vogue Arabia last November and attended a Bottega Veneta fashion event, signaling her persistent presence in both sport and media. Social media posts and coverage in *Out* and *Euronews* reveal her determination to reshape public perception, with fans and family rallying behind her.

Her career stands at a crossroads, emblematic of much more than boxing skill alone. With legal battles, institutional wrangling, fashion world debuts, and global social media controversy, Imane Khelif remains a paradigm of persistence in the face of adversity—and the world is watching as her story unfolds.

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In the whirlwind of Olympic boxing and global headlines, Imane Khelif remains at the center of one of the sports world’s most contentious and consequential stories. Just days ago, Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif formally challenged a new gender testing mandate imposed by World Boxing, which has ruled that no athlete—including Khelif herself—may compete in the upcoming World Boxing Championships in September unless they undergo genetic testing presumed to determine eligibility for the female division. The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed that Khelif’s legal team filed an appeal on August 5, seeking both to overturn this requirement and to secure her place in the 2025 championships without such tests, though the court declined her initial request to suspend the rule while the case proceeds, as reported by AOL and The Japan Times.

This decision comes after a stormy year in which Khelif, already established as an elite Algerian boxer, became a flashpoint for a global debate on gender and sport. Her gold medal triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympics over Italy's Angela Carini—who publicly accepted defeat—was almost immediately engulfed by online abuse, fueled by prominent voices such as JK Rowling and former U.S. President Donald Trump, both of whom spread the false claim that Khelif was not a biological woman. According to PEN America, these accusations spiraled into a classic misinformation campaign, with social media posts, including a viral hashtag and reposts by Elon Musk, compounding the vitriol. YouTube personalities like Jake and Logan Paul openly questioned the fairness of Khelif’s participation, though some, like Logan, later admitted they’d been misled by faulty reporting.

Despite relentless speculation, the International Olympic Committee and multiple reputable outlets, including The Nation and Snopes, have made clear that Khelif was born female, is not transgender, and there is no public evidence she is intersex or possesses XY chromosomes. International boxing authorities, particularly the IBA, have withheld details of any supposed tests and have come under criticism from the IOC for a lack of transparency and due process, while the WBO itself stated unequivocally through Snopes that it has neither tested nor banned Khelif at any time.

In terms of public appearances, Khelif has been highly visible, walking in a Bottega Veneta fashion show, gracing international magazine covers, and signing with the major public relations agency Kotinos, as highlighted in 3 Wire Sports. She continues to communicate with supporters via Facebook, where, just last month, she directly denied unverified reports from her former manager claiming she was retiring, calling those statements "malicious" and affirming she remains active in the sport and training for future bouts, according to her own posts and coverage by The Japan Times.

Khelif herself has stayed resolute: she tells SNTV and The Nation that while the online abuse is deeply hurtful, she draws strength from her family and fans—many of whom have rallied to her defense. Her message, consistent and unwavering, is that her opportunities and identity are hard-won, and that her opponents are the “enemies of success.”

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In the past several days, Imane Khelif has dominated headlines across the sports world and beyond as controversy surrounding her eligibility has reached a boiling point. Sky Sports News today confirmed that Khelif, the celebrated Algerian Olympic boxing champion and Paris 2024 gold medalist, will not be allowed to compete at the upcoming World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, citing her absence from the official entry list and the unresolved issue of mandatory sex testing. Specifically, World Boxing’s new policy requires all female-category competitors to submit an SRY gene test—essentially a DNA test that detects the presence of a Y chromosome—to prove biological eligibility. Khelif appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport just this week, but the court stated the case cannot be heard in time for the championships, leaving her ineligible for the event and casting doubt on her future in elite boxing.

This isn’t just a sudden development; the controversy has been years in the making according to 3 Wire Sports and official statements from the International Boxing Association. Past championship events saw Khelif undergo chromosome testing, results of which revealed an XY karyotype and hormone levels far exceeding typical female thresholds. Both the IBA and independent laboratories confirmed the findings. Despite these results, the IOC permitted Khelif to compete in Paris—sparking outrage within international boxing and fueling ongoing disputes between the IBA and IOC over eligibility rules, the handling of evidence, and the influence of broader political tensions involving Russian leadership in global sports governance.

Amid constant scrutiny, Imane Khelif has maintained a high public profile. She was recently seen at a Bottega Veneta fashion show, donned the cover of Vogue, and signed with the Qatari PR agency Kotinos. Social media buzzed earlier this week when Kotinos’ Instagram heralded an anticipated Khelif return to competition—news now rendered moot by her exclusion from Liverpool. Throughout interviews, including a striking statement at the Paris Games, Khelif has passionately asserted her identity as a woman, dismissing opponents and the media furor as foes of her success. Meanwhile, World Boxing’s looming July 1 policy enforcement and public statements emphasize biological sex criteria, repeating that Khelif cannot compete without test results, and notable is their avoidance of gendered pronouns when referencing her.

Her story has also become a global media controversy studied in depth by organizations like Sensika, drawing attention to how social media and news cycles amplify such disputes and how quickly perception becomes reality, regardless of technical detail or individual dignity. Advocates from both the women’s sports and intersex rights communities are actively weighing in, with GLAAD tracking the narrative as it evolves into a defining case at the intersection of sport, gender, and human rights.

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Imane Khelif is once again front and center on the world stage, her life a vivid blend of champion grit and relentless controversy. Just days ago, rumors swept social media and parts of the press that Khelif had retired from boxing, but she wasted no time blasting those rumors as outright false, taking to her own channels to assure fans she remains active and fully committed to her sport, directly contradicting reports from her former manager Nasser Yesfah who claimed she had pulled back from competition after her dramatic Paris Olympics gold. According to Khelif herself, the claims do not reflect her ongoing ambition and dedication, and she emphasized that she is far from finished with her career, directly addressing the public via social media and reinforcing her intent to defend her Olympic title at the LA Games in 2028.

Her tenacity outside the ring is just as fierce. Imane and her legal team have filed lawsuits targeting global figures, including Elon Musk, JK Rowling, and former U.S. President Donald Trump, for what her attorney characterizes as cyber harassment, misogyny, and hate speech after they publicly questioned her gender and eligibility. The media firestorm around these actions has not abated, especially amid new World Boxing regulations mandating genetic sex testing for all athletes—a policy Khelif is formally appealing against as of this week, with her team taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

In public appearances, Khelif has made a notable shift, presenting herself with a softer, more traditionally feminine look, and has spoken frankly about the personal challenges and emotional toll following a year under a relentless spotlight. She described the aftermath of her Paris victory as a difficult phase, yet remained defiant, describing herself as “a champion yesterday, resilient today, and determined to return tomorrow.” This transformation has been tracked in detail by social media users and platforms, igniting further commentary but also widespread support, particularly after a childhood photo circulating online seemed to settle some questions about her identity, with many rallying behind her and criticizing the need for such proof.

In terms of business activity, there have been no verified reports of sponsorship deals or brand partnerships announced in the past week, nor has Khelif commented on potential commercial ventures. Headlines remain tightly focused on her ongoing legal and sporting battles rather than endorsements. The only personal rumor worth squashing is her relationship status—Palify reports that Khelif is currently single and, despite some speculative gossip, has neither a husband nor a public boyfriend.

Her latest Instagram statements continue to draw significant attention, as she calls for support for women athletes and asserts her right to compete, reiterating, “I am a woman like any other woman. I have lived as a woman. I competed as a woman—there is no doubt about that.”

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Imane Khelif is once again at the center of an international firestorm after winning Algeria’s first Olympic boxing gold in nearly three decades, a victory celebrated in Algiers with parades and cheered by thousands, but shadowed by relentless scrutiny and controversy far beyond the ring. In the past week, Khelif has returned home as a national hero, especially for young women in sport, only to find herself immersed in a new battle, this one over her gender identity. According to National Herald India, Khelif’s lawyer Nabil Boudi has filed a criminal complaint in France citing aggravated cyber harassment driven by “misogynistic, racist and sexist” remarks from high-profile figures including Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk, for instance, amplified posts claiming men do not belong in women’s sports while Rowling and Trump publicly misgendered Khelif during rallies and social media spats.

This vitriol was amplified after Angela Carini, the Italian boxer who lost to Khelif in a rapid, hard-hitting Olympic match, refused to shake hands and withdrew, a gesture later framed as protest against perceived unfairness. Carini eventually apologized, with Khelif publicly accepting it and expressing support for her “friend,” emphasizing forgiveness and understanding amidst pressure from fans and media. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chimed in, stating Carini would one day win “in a fair competition,” further fueling debate.

Recent reporting from Bored Panda and Le Monde describes Khelif’s threat of legal action against French journalists who published an allegedly leaked, unverified medical report claiming she possesses male chromosomes—a claim flatly denied by both Khelif and the Algerian Olympic Committee, who condemned the campaign as an attempt to destabilize her image. The IOC itself has repeatedly stressed that Khelif complies with all eligibility and medical regulations for the Paris Olympics and has denounced the arbitrary nature of past gender eligibility testing—a process that saw her and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting previously barred from the 2023 World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA), although the specifics of these tests remain opaque and controversial.

World Boxing, the new global authority for the sport, made headlines last week by apologizing for publicly naming Khelif in their announcement of mandatory genetic sex testing for all boxers over 18—acknowledging the mistake and pledging greater privacy protection going forward. Social media remains a tumultuous space for Khelif, with continuous debate and abuse over her right to compete, largely driven by ongoing misinformation and celebrity commentary. As calls for reform in gender testing escalate—Northeastern University experts have described such protocols as both arbitrary and unfair—Khelif stands firm, stating: “I’m a woman like any other woman. There’s no doubt.” With legal battles now unfolding in France, her story is resonating far beyond the ring, echoing in global conversations about fairness, gender, and the rights of athletes.

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Over the last few days, Imane Khelif, Algeria’s Olympic boxing champion, has remained firmly at the center of the sports and media spotlight. The biggest headline came just this week when Khelif publicly refuted rumors of her retirement, which were triggered by comments from her former manager Nasser Yesfah. Despite Yesfah’s claim in Nice-Matin that Khelif had "left the world of boxing," she fired back the same day on Facebook, denouncing his statements as "false and malicious" and affirming she is still training regularly, splitting her time between Algeria and Qatar in preparation for future competitions. According to Arab News, Khelif labeled these rumors as attempts to disrupt and damage her career and stressed her commitment to defend her Olympic title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Also making waves, Khelif continues her legal and sporting battle against World Boxing’s mandatory gender testing. As reported by AOL and Brock Press, she recently lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the ban imposed unless she undergoes the test. Though her request for a temporary suspension of the testing requirement was denied, she’s fighting to be declared eligible for the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Dubai.

The fallout from last summer’s Paris Olympics still ripples outward. Khelif’s gold medal win prompted a firestorm of online controversy, especially after Italian boxer Angela Carini refused to shake her hand post-bout and later apologized. High-profile figures, including J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk, and former President Donald Trump, have targeted Khelif on social media, pushing anti-trans rhetoric and questioning her inclusion in women’s boxing. National Herald India describes the legal measures Khelif’s attorney is taking, filing cyber harassment complaints against these personalities for “misogynistic, sexist, and racist” attacks.

On the business and endorsement front, Khelif has kept a relatively low profile, remaining focused on her athletic career and legal battles rather than commercial activities. She did, however, unveil a bold new makeover online, as AOL reported, turning the aftermath of intense scrutiny into a show of resilience and self-confidence.

Legal drama with the press also escalates. After a French magazine published an allegedly leaked medical report claiming male chromosomes, Khelif threatened legal action, stating on Italian TV she would take the journalist to court. Both the International Olympic Committee and doctors cited in the report have dismissed the claims as baseless, backing Khelif’s eligibility and condemning attacks meant solely to smear her reputation.

As Khelif herself declared, she is “a woman like any other woman,” and remains determined to prove it both in and outside the boxing ring. With every social media post, courtroom move, and public statement, Imane Khelif shows she is not stepping back from this fight. Thanks for listening, and if you want to stay updated on every development in the life of Imane Khelif, be sure to subscribe and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.

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Imane Khelif has captured global headlines this past week and not merely for her exploits in the boxing ring. According to Essentially Sports Imane made a stunning public appearance at Paris Fashion Week just days ago, turning heads as she arrived in a custom silk Chanel trouser suit valued at over four thousand pounds. Her presence was so striking that she was immediately noted in the international style pages, not least for her front-row seat next to supermodel Kendall Jenner and a cameo selfie with actor Pedro Pascal. Khelif shared photos and her impressions on Instagram, expressing gratitude to Chanel and designer Matthieu Blazy and stating that elegance and heritage define the experience. The fashion press, including reports from Threads, highlighted that this was part of a new era for Chanel’s shows, drawing A-listers like Naomi Campbell and Lily-Rose Depp as well as Khelif, further cementing her role as a rising crossover icon between athletics and high fashion.

The fashion world’s embrace is not limited to Paris. Algerian brand BEL*NCO has just announced Imane Khelif as the new face of the company, praising her as an embodiment of strength and grace in their Instagram campaign. Her well-documented poise and versatility are drawing admiration and sparking viral praise online, with comments hailing her elegance and resilience, especially as she transitions in and out of sporting spotlights.

Behind the glamour are some weightier currents. National Herald India reports Imane is now at the center of an urgent discussion about gender inclusion in sport. Following her controversial Olympic victory—which clinched Algeria’s first boxing gold since 1996—and the subsequent online storm surrounding her eligibility, Khelif’s team has launched legal actions against high-profile individuals, including Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling, for alleged cyber harassment and defamatory remarks regarding her gender. Donald Trump was also implicated after making campaign trail comments disparaging her participation. Imane remained resolute, declaring publicly that she is a woman and qualifying for the Paris Games under all official criteria. She rebuffed recent rumors about retiring from boxing, clarifying via social media that former representatives were spreading false reports and insisting she remains committed to the sport.

Meanwhile, Imane’s Olympic rival Angela Carini revealed on Fox News and AOL that the aftermath of their bout and resulting abuse had destroyed her career. Khelif herself has described the attacks on her dignity as meaningless, asserting her confidence and pride in facing detractors.

There have been no verified developments in the boxing ring for Imane within the last 24 hours, but her trajectory suggests an evolving role not just as an athlete but as a symbol in broader debates about gender and global sports culture.

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Fresh off her historic Paris Olympics women’s boxing gold, Algeria’s Imane Khelif is living in a whirlwind: courtrooms, catwalks, and newsfeeds. Over the past ten days, Khelif has returned to Algeria as a national hero, hailed for inspiring young women to pursue sports, but she’s also been dragged into a still-simmering controversy over her eligibility to compete as a woman, a debate that has spilled far beyond the ring and now plays out in the courts and on the global stage of public opinion. The controversy began during the Olympics, when her Italian opponent Angela Carini withdrew from their bout, sparking a firestorm of social media speculation about Khelif’s gender. Despite multiple statements from the International Olympic Committee that she and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting fully complied with all medical and eligibility regulations, the online harassment and debate have not subsided. Khelif’s lawyer, Nabil Boudi, has filed a criminal lawsuit in Paris over what he calls “misogynistic, racist, and sexist” cyber harassment—a list that, according to National Herald and other outlets, now includes Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling, and Donald Trump, all of whom have publicly weighed in on the case. Khelif herself has said, “My honour is intact now, but the attacks that I heard in social media were extremely bad and they are meaningless and they impact the dignity of people”—her legal response is clearly a major, if painful, chapter in her story.

False claims have spiraled online, including a widely shared but debunked Facebook post claiming Khelif had been banned for life from boxing and stripped of her medals—USA TODAY confirmed there’s no evidence for this—but the real drama is happening in the courts, where Khelif is fighting to defend her reputation and, in a sense, her legal gender identity. Meanwhile, the International Boxing Association (which lost its Olympic status in 2021) stripped her of a bronze medal from the 2023 World Championships over alleged gender-eligibility issues, a move the IOC has criticized as lacking integrity—this historical context now hangs over every public appearance and headline.

But what’s truly headline-grabbing right now? Khelif just made her debut at Paris Fashion Week, attending the Chanel SS26 show on October 6th and shortly thereafter being unveiled as the face of Algerian beauty brand BEL*NCO—her first major foray into high fashion and brand endorsements, according to a Threads post that shows her in a striking, confident ensemble. This is no mere celebrity cameo: after her legal battles, Khelif is clearly building a public profile far beyond sports, leaning into both fashion and activism. However, don’t mistake this for a retreat from the ring. Reports indicate she’s still engaged with the Court of Arbitration for Sport as the governing body, World Boxing, now mandates genetic testing for female fighters—a policy that could have long-term implications for women’s boxing as a whole, and for Khelif personally.

In short, Imane Khelif is in the eye of a storm of her own making and of others’ creation—celebrated, scrutinized, and, inevitably, shaping the future of sport and celebrity. For now, there’s no evidence of major new boxing bans or sanctions, only the ongoing fallout from her Olympic victory, legal challenges, and bold new steps in fashion and business. The next chapter could be a court ruling, a new endorsement, or a return to the ring—or all three at once.

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Fresh off her historic triumph in the Paris Olympic boxing ring just ten days ago, Imane Khelif now finds herself at the epicenter of a global firestorm that stretches far beyond sport. After clinching Algeria’s first boxing gold since 1996, defeating China’s Yang Liu unanimously and being feted as a national hero, Khelif’s moment of glory rapidly gave way to controversy, with widespread speculation and inflammatory social media commentary about her gender status. As first reported by nationalheraldindia.com and echoed across major media outlets, Khelif is now waging a fresh battle—this one legal and reputational. Her attorney, Nabil Boudi, has filed a criminal lawsuit targeting cyber harassment by world figures including Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling, with former president Donald Trump also cited in the appeal, after all three amplified or made disparaging remarks about Khelif’s rightful place in women’s sport.

The viral incident that ignited this outrage occurred during Khelif’s Olympic round-of-16 bout, when Italian competitor Angela Carini withdrew after a heavy punch, telling her coach “it was not right.” Amid ensuing speculation, Musk reshared a claim about “men in women’s sport,” Rowling publicly misgendered Khelif, and Trump vowed again to “keep men out of women’s sport” at a campaign rally. The International Olympic Committee soon reiterated that Khelif had met all eligibility and medical requirements, despite her previous disqualification from the 2023 World Championships under never-detailed gender policies from the International Boxing Association. Throughout, Khelif has maintained “I am a woman like any other woman,” denouncing her detractors as “enemies of success” and refusing to let the hostility diminish her achievement.

The wider sporting world has taken notice, with British Olympian Nicola Adams and tennis matriarch Judy Murray also criticizing Khelif’s participation, while World Boxing just announced new compulsory genetic sex testing for women’s events—a move that Khelif is now appealing, according to Fox News and TBS, in an attempt to secure her future in the sport. As for public response, Threads and other platforms erupted with polarized debate; at least one noted that Khelif wiped her social feeds of all references to the controversy, going dark on Twitter and Instagram as the drama escalated, only for new posts to appear highlighting her legal action and sponsors.

Major headlines in the past 24 hours include her glamorous appearance at the Chanel Spring-Summer 2026 fashion show in Paris, a shift hinting at commercial ambition beyond the ring, as covered by international news and YouTube footage. Meanwhile, Khelif was just named the face of Algerian beauty label Belnco, making waves in both sport and pop culture.

As these events continue to unfold, the young champion stands as a test case for how gender, celebrity, and athletic achievement collide on the world stage. Thank you for listening to Imane Khelif Biography Flash—subscribe now to never miss an update on Imane Khelif, and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies.

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