Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will not compete for the upcoming Liverpool World Championship, because many of the compulsory testing of genetic sex continue to overshadow her career. The 25 -year -old woman has not entered the competition of her National Federation, while she questioned the new rules of the world boxing capacity in the Sport (CAS) arbitration court.
The world box introduced mandatory genetic testing of PCR for all athletes in May, less than a year after Kheliff And the Taiwan line yu-in both won gold at the Paris Games in the controversy over sex. The new regulations require each boxer to undergo testing in its documentation before competing in the events of the management body.
On Wednesday, the president of the world boxing Boris van der Vorst said that Khelif was entitled to appeal to the decision, but emphasized the attitude of the organization on the matter.
“He has the right to (appeal),” he explained. “For us, it is important to emphasize that we have introduced compulsory testing to have safe and competitive competitions, fair competitions. We announced it in May and everyone is the same for us. Every woman here must present several documents, including sexual testing.”
Asked if KHELIF by the test failedVan der Vorst refused to speculate. “It is too early at the end. She simply did not enter on behalf of her own federation here in Liverpool.”
The Algerian Federation of Boxing did not publicly comment on this matter. Lin Yu-Long, which was also drawn into a series of eligibility in Paris, will also be missing in Liverpool after her federation decided not to file her input.
Balance of justice and incorporation
World box policy has brought support and criticism, and advocates claim to ensure safety in combat sport, while critics consider it invasive and discriminatory. Van der Vorst admitted that he regretted the name of Khelif directly in the initial announcement at the beginning of this year, but prevented the principle of the rules.
“Box is a combat sport and it is important to have safe and fair competitions,” he said. “It is really essential for us. I think this is an important step to show that we want to protect a female box.”
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
3 September 2025
