Boxer Imane Khelif has said winning an Olympic gold medal would be the "best response" to the wave of scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender.

The 25-year-old Algerian is set to fight in the women’s 66kg semi-finals where she will take home a medal even if she loses.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/imane-khelif-boxer-at-centre-of-olympic-gender-row-says-winning-gold-would-be-best-response-13191156

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