Angela Carini to be awarded prize money by IBA despite Olympic loss to Imane Khelif
SUMMARY
The International Boxing Association (IBA) announced it will award $50,000 in prize money to Italy’s Angela Carini after her controversial loss to 'biological male' Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Carini withdrew from the welterweight round-of-16 bout after just 46 seconds, sparking controversy due to Khelif’s previous disqualification over gender eligibility concerns and high testosterone levels. The IBA will also award $25,000 each to Carini's federation and coach. IBA President Umar Kremlev voiced his concern over the situation, emphasizing the importance of safety and eligibility in women’s boxing. The IOC, overseeing the Paris 2024 boxing competition, has been criticized for allowing Khelif and another boxer, Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan, to compete despite past disqualifications due to their gender.
