And while the Algerian fighter said she 'will not surrender' in her case against the organisation, she is willing to take a sex test in order to compete at the Olympics in two years' time. 'Of course, I would accept doing anything I'm required to do to participate in competitions,' Khelif told CNN. The president referred to Khelif as a 'male boxer' who had 'transitioned' and 'stole the women's gold medal' by competing in Paris. The boxer was born female but is believed to possess the SRY gene, which is associated with male sex chromosomes. 'I respect everyone, and I respect Trump because he's the president of the United States,' she told L'Equipe.

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2026 17:20 UTC