Algerian Olympic and Sports Committees director Yassine Arab blamed the “Zionist lobby” for the backlash against the country’s Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who was booted from the 2023 female World Championships for reportedly having XY chromosomes.
Khelif on Tuesday advanced to the women’s gold medal match after dominating female opponent Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand 5:0 in the semifinals. Thus far in the Paris Games, Khelif has won every round on every judge’s card.
“The Zionist lobby, they want to break the …