• Imane Khelif, Olympic boxing champion, is open to genetic testing by the IOC for 2028.
• She won gold in the women’s welterweight division at the 2024 Paris Games amid a gender eligibility dispute.
• Khelif addressed claims made by Donald Trump regarding her gender and participation.
• World Boxing has announced mandatory sex testing for boxers ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has stated her willingness to undergo genetic testing by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for her to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Last year, Khelif won gold in the women's welterweight division amid a controversy concerning her gender eligibility, following her disqualification from the 2023 World Championships based on sex chromosome tests. Khelif emphasized her compliance with the requirements: "Of course, I would accept doing anything I'm required to do to participate in competitions," she said, expressing the need to protect women's sports without harming others, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

The situation surrounding Khelif has intensified due to statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has labeled her a "male boxer." This reaction followed World Boxing's announcement of mandatory sex testing, specifically mentioning Khelif, which sparked even more discussion about her participation in women's sports. In her comments, Khelif also aimed to clarify her identity by asserting, "I'm not transgender. I'm a woman,” and she expressed hope for justice from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which is currently handling her appeal against the testing requirements, according to India Times.

Khelif reflected on the political nature of the controversy, stating, "Please do not exploit me in your political agendas,” and expressed a desire to focus on competing at the Olympics despite the challenges. She aims to not only defend her place in the sport but also to ensure fairness resonates broadly within the athletic community, signaling her determination to keep fighting through these challenges, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and India Times.