Despite being excluded from the race, Khelif had ‘complied with the competition’s eligibility and entry requirements, as well as all applicable medical regulations’ prior to Paris, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Additionally, they called the IBA’s test “not legitimate” and called for the results to be disregarded.

Since then, the Algerian Boxing Association has received a letter from World Boxing, the new amateur boxing regulating body following the IBA’s suspension, stating that Khelif must submit to DNA testing prior to participating in their approved competitions.

Khelif is essentially prohibited from competing until she completes the exams, even though the organisation later expressed regret for mentioning her in the letter.

In an interview with Sky Sports, the Olympic champion’s father acknowledged that she was born and raised as a girl.

Even though Khelif was qualified to