According to a Reuters report, she failed due to IBA eligibility rules preventing athletes with XY chromosomes from competing in women’s events.
However, the International Olympic Committee has assured Khelif is eligible to take part in the Olympics. The boxer has always competed in the women’s division for her sport and is recognized by the IOC as a female athlete.
“Everyone competing in the women’s category is complying with the competition eligibility rules,” IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said.
“They are women in their passports, and it’s stated that this is the case that they are female,” he added.