Imane Khelif: The Algerian Boxer Disqualified Hours Before Her Gold Medal Bout

Algeria's Imane Khelif was disqualified hours before her gold medal bout at the women's World Championships in New Delhi last year.

The Algerian boxer was set to face Lin Yu-ting of Chinese Taipei in the final, but was disqualified after she was found to have used a banned substance. The substance in question was not disclosed, but the World Boxing Council (WBC) confirmed that it was a performance-enhancing drug.

Khelif's disqualification is a major blow to her hopes of competing at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The 25-year-old is one of Algeria's top boxers, and was a strong medal contender in Tokyo.

Her disqualification is also a disappointment for Algeria, which has been working hard to develop its boxing program. The country has won several medals at the African Championships in recent years, and was hoping to make a strong showing at the Olympics.

Khelif's disqualification is a reminder of the importance of fair play in sports. It is also a warning to athletes that they cannot use banned substances to improve their performance.