Imane Khelif said she will comply with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) genetic testing requirements in order to defend her crown at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. World Boxing, which will oversee boxing competitions in the LA 2028 after being granted provisional recognition by the IOC, last May announced mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions. However, the Algerian says she will go through the tests and procedures necessary to compete in IOC competitions, as long as it is the IOC that administers tests. "Of course, I would accept doing anything I'm required to do to participate in competitions," Khelif told CNN. World Boxing later apologised for naming her but 26-year-old remains hopeful of getting justice from Cas, having not competed since withdrawing from the World Championships amid the dispute.

Source: Irish Independent February 05, 2026 19:37 UTC