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‘It’s Not Fair! It’s Not Fair!’
‘It’s Not Fair! It’s Not Fair!’
Imane Khelif of Team Algeria and Angela Carini of Team Italy exchange punches during the women's 66 kg preliminary round match on day six of the Olympic Games. (Richard Pelham via Getty Images)
Female boxer quits fight after 46 seconds in shocking Olympic scene.
By Madeleine Kearns
08.01.24 — International
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‘It’s Not Fair! It’s Not Fair!’

An unprecedented scene unfolded at the Paris Olympics today. In a boxing ring two contestants were announced: a woman from Italy and an opponent from Algeria who only last year failed a sex test and was barred from competing against women.

After just 46 seconds of fighting and two blows to the face, Italy’s Angela Carini immediately abandoned the bout ag…

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Madeleine Kearns

Madeleine Kearns is an associate editor at The Free Press. Previously, she was a staff writer at National Review where she regularly appeared on the magazine’s flagship podcast, The Editors. Her work has also appeared in The Spectator, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, UnHerd, and a range of other publications. She writes and performs music.

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