Recall that they met in the 1/16 finals. Only 46 seconds after the start, Carini refused to continue, complaining that her opponent’s blows were too strong. Previously, Khelif had failed the gender test and was not allowed to participate in the World Championships, but she managed to be admitted to the Olympic Games. After the fight, Carini refused to shake her opponent’s hand.
Subsequently, the Italian announced that she was retiring from her career.
Serbian President Speaks Harshly About Olympic Boxing Tournament Scandal With Woman Failing Gender Test
“I am saddened by all these controversies, I am also sorry for my opponent. If the IOC decided that she could box, then I respect that decision. I would like to apologize to her and to everyone. I was very angry that my Olympic dream collapsed,” Carini was quoted as saying by Gazzetta dello Sport.
Source: Sport
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