Olympics-Boxing-Algerian Khelif Advances after Italy's Carini Abandons Fight

Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Prelims - Round of 16 - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 01, 2024. Imane Khelif of Algeria and Angela Carini of Italy react after their fight. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Purchase Licensing Rights
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Prelims - Round of 16 - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 01, 2024. Imane Khelif of Algeria and Angela Carini of Italy react after their fight. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Purchase Licensing Rights
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Olympics-Boxing-Algerian Khelif Advances after Italy's Carini Abandons Fight

Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Prelims - Round of 16 - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 01, 2024. Imane Khelif of Algeria and Angela Carini of Italy react after their fight. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Purchase Licensing Rights
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Prelims - Round of 16 - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 01, 2024. Imane Khelif of Algeria and Angela Carini of Italy react after their fight. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Purchase Licensing Rights

Algerian Imane Khelif moved past Angela Carini when the Italian abandoned their welterweight round of 16 fight after 46 seconds in the first round on Thursday.

Khelif has been in the spotlight since she was disqualified just hours before the gold medal match at the 2023 World Championships.

She was ruled eligible, however, to compete in Paris, a competition run by the International Olympic Committee.

Khelif entered the arena amid loud cheers from fans waving Algerian flags and the Italian was no match for her opponent's speed and longer reach.

Carini went to her coach after 30 seconds to fix her headgear but after briefly resuming the fight she returned to her corner and stopped, quickly leaving the ring.

"I have always honored my country with loyalty," Carini said. "This time I didn't succeed because I couldn't fight anymore. So I put an end to the match." She did not immediately say why she had abandoned the contest.



Saudi Crown Prince : 2034 World Cup Bid Reflects Kingdom’s Progress

Part of the exhibition accompanying the press conference held in Riyadh for the presentation of the Saudi bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup (Photo: Saleh Al-Ghannam)
Part of the exhibition accompanying the press conference held in Riyadh for the presentation of the Saudi bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup (Photo: Saleh Al-Ghannam)
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Saudi Crown Prince : 2034 World Cup Bid Reflects Kingdom’s Progress

Part of the exhibition accompanying the press conference held in Riyadh for the presentation of the Saudi bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup (Photo: Saleh Al-Ghannam)
Part of the exhibition accompanying the press conference held in Riyadh for the presentation of the Saudi bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup (Photo: Saleh Al-Ghannam)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister, announced the Kingdom’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. He said this bid reflects Saudi Arabia’s transformation and progress as part of the national transformation plan, Vision 2030.
The Crown Prince stated that the bid focuses on developing human skills, advancing football, and building global connections.
He pointed out that hosting the World Cup would be a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s sports sector, which has seen significant growth and success recently. This event would highlight the Kingdom’s role as a global center for major sports events.
The Crown Prince also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing appeal as a tourist destination, noting that it topped the United Nations’ list for the highest growth in international tourist numbers in 2023.
Riyadh, the capital, has been chosen to host the World Expo 2030. Moreover, the country welcomed over 100 million tourists last year.
The Crown Prince added that the bid’s slogan, titled “Growing. Together,” reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing development in football.