'After sports time, comes judicial time': Imane Khelif takes drastic step against online harassment during Olympics
Following her gold medal win at the 2024 Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has filed a complaint with the Paris prosecutor¡¯s anti-hate center over online harassment. The investigation aims to uncover those responsible for the abuse and hold them accountable.
The most significant controversy of the 2024 Olympics revolves around Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. It started on August 2 when Italy¡¯s Angela Carini withdrew after only 46 seconds in the ring with Khelif, remarking, "I have never been hit so hard in my life," which sparked up debates on why Khelif, who has "XY" chromosome characteristic of a male - as per medical reports - was allowed to participate in women's boxing.
Now, following her gold medal victory, Khelif is taking drastic measures to address the online abuse she has faced.
Imane Khelif wins her first Olympic gold medal in the women¡¯s 66kg ?
¡ª Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) August 9, 2024
She won the fight by unanimous decision, winning every round on every judge¡¯s scorecard.
It is such a deserved win after all the unjustified vitriol and hate she's had to endure ?? pic.twitter.com/OpcoYGoapc
She GAGGED the haters! So happy for her omg.???
¡ª inqil¨¡b (@tastefullysaucy) August 9, 2024
Imane Khelif, Olympic gold medalist. pic.twitter.com/Ivv6eUNl0S
Khelif has lodged a complaint with the anti-hate online center at the Paris prosecutor's office, aiming to trace the origins of the online harassment and possibly pursue legal action.
Official: Following her victory at the Olympics, Imane Khelif will be suing those who instigated the misogynistic, racist, and sexist campaign against her. https://t.co/gapCuejeYx pic.twitter.com/OhfPBUzqC4
¡ª Michael East (@MichaelEWriter) August 10, 2024
Paris Bar attorney Nabil Boudi stated: "After the sports time, comes the judicial time."
According to a translation shared by writer Michael East, here's what the statement by Nabil Boudi reads: "Just won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, boxer Imane Khelif decided to lead a new fight: that of justice, dignity and honor. Mrs. Khelif referred the matter to the firm, which filed a complaint yesterday for cyber harassment aggravated with the anti-hate center of the Paris prosecutor's office."
The statement adds: "The criminal investigation will determine who was at the initiative of this misogynistic, racist and sexist campaign but will also have to be interested in those who have fueled this digital lynching."
"The unfair harrassment suffered by the boxing champion will remain the biggest stain of these Games Olympic."
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