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OLYMPIC boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an end to bullying athletes after being greatly affected by the international backlash against her..It can destroy people, it can kill people’s thoughts, spirit and mind..The Algerian athlete spoke about her tumultuous Olympic experience on Sunday night in an interview with SNTV, a sports video partner of The Associated Press.
I will certainly be competing to improve be better, and God willing, I will improve, like every other athlete.”Although she is aware of the worldwide discussion about her, Khelif said she has been somewhat removed.“Honestly, I don’t follow social media,' she said. “There is a mental health team that doesn’t let us follow social media, especially in the Olympic Games, whether me or other athletes. I’m here to compete and get a good result.
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