In the weeks since Algeria’s Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing, athletes and coaches in the North African nation say national enthusiasm is inspiring newfound interest in the sport,

Photos shared online in August 2024 showed three authentic Vogue Algeria magazine covers featuring Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif. In August 2024, three photos were shared online purportedly showing Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif dressed in traditional Algerian outfits on three different front covers of Algeria Vogue magazine.

The 25-year-old welterweight's success in Paris has vaulted her to national hero status, especially after Algerians rallied behind her amid uninformed speculation about her gender and eligibility to compete.

Imane Khelif's Olympic gold medal in women's boxing has led to a surge in the sport's popularity across Algeria, especially among women. Her triumph has inspired many despite conservative criticism. Khelif's rise from humble beginnings to national hero status is now seen as a significant cultural milestone.

The photos seem to have been created using artificial intelligence (AI) software and can be traced back to a digital creator on Instagram.

Social media posts are spreading a baseless theory that the Algerian Olympic boxing champion has had her gold medal and

The 25-year-old welterweight’s success in Paris has vaulted her to national hero status, especially after Algerians rallied behind her in the face of uninformed speculation about her gender and eligibility to compete.

In the weeks since Algeria’s Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing, athletes and coaches in the North African nation say national enthusiasm is inspiring newfound interest in the sport,

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif labeled Elon Musk “cruel” and questioned why the Tesla founder would come at her with such hate when “you don’t even know me.” Khelif had been at the center of a gender controversy during her gold medal run at the Paris Olympics stemming from her being disqualified from the 2023 IBA World Boxing Championships after failing an unspecified gender eligibility test.

Boxing star Imane Khelif has taken aim at Elon Musk in an emotional interview following the recent gender controversy at the Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old was thrust into the spotlight after beating Angela Carini in the first round,