Italian boxer Angela Carini issued an apology on Friday for her behavior towards Algerian boxer Imane Khelif following their women's 66kg weight class bout at the Paris Olympics. Carini faced backlash after quitting the contest just 46 seconds into the fight and failing to shake Khelif's hand afterwards.
The online criticism escalated with transphobic remarks wrongly labeling Khelif as 'a man' due to perceived physical advantages. In response to the controversy, Carini expressed remorse in an interview with Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, stating, 'I'm sorry for my opponent. If the IOC has allowed her to compete, I respect that decision.'
