Italian Boxer Quits Olympics After 46 Seconds Due to Ongoing Row
Algeria's Imane Khelif Secures Victory
Controversy Overshadows Match
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defeated Italy's Angela Carini in a controversial match that lasted only 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Khelif's victory came after Carini abruptly quit the bout amidst an ongoing dispute over the referee's decision in Carini's previous match.
Carini had lost to Japan's Namiki Tsukamoto in the semifinals but believed she should have been awarded the victory. She and her team lodged a protest, but it was rejected by the referee. Carini's exit from the match against Khelif was a dramatic and public display of her dissatisfaction with the decision.
Carini's withdrawal has cast a shadow over the Olympics and raised questions about the fairness and impartiality of the judging system. Her departure has also shone a spotlight on the challenges faced by female athletes in boxing, a sport that has historically been dominated by men.
Khelif, meanwhile, will now advance to the gold medal match, where she will face Tsukamoto. The Algerian boxer has expressed sympathy for Carini's situation but has also voiced her support for the referee's decision that led to the controversy.
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