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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Imane Khelif appeals against World Boxing’s ban over genetic sex testing

Algerian fighter Imane Khelif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) over World Boxing's decision to bar her from its events without a preliminary genetic sex test.

A court statement said an appeal was filed by Khelif on 5 August seeking to overturn a decision by World Boxing blocking her participation in the Box Cup in Eindhoven or any World Boxing event until she had undergone genetic sex testing.

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