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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has received prominent support from her home country amid a heated gender debate in Olympic women’s boxing. Khelif, who was disqualified at the 2023 women’s world championships for not meeting gender eligibility requirements, is now certain of at least a bronze medal after beating Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori in Saturday’s quarter-final of the 66-kilogram division. “You have honoured Algeria, Algerian women and Algerian boxing. We will stand by your side, no matter what your results are. Good luck in the next two rounds and onward,” wrote Algerian President Abdelmadji…

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