Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has become a hometown hero in Algeria, a conservative, Muslim-majority country where attacks on her gender have been interpreted as attacks on the nation.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-07 14:31:41">August 7, 2024 at 2:31 p.m.</time>

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has become a hometown hero in Algeria, a conservative, Muslim-majority country where attacks on her gender have been interpreted as attacks on the nation.{ai:summary}<p>Imane Khelif, an Olympic boxer, stands fierce against naysayers in Algeria, a land caught between tradition and modernity. Her triumphs resonate deeper than gold—each punch a defiance of gender norms, uniting a nation weary of critique.</p><p>In the ring and beyond, she's more than a fighter; she's a symbol of resilience. Her success has become a rallying cry for change in a conservative landscape. #society</p>

Algerians rally behind gold medal hopeful Imane Khelif amid gender misconceptions

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