Imane Khelif’s Olympic gold inspires Algerian girls to take up boxing

Imane Khelif’s Olympic gold inspires Algerian girls to take up boxing

AIN TAYA, Algeria — In the weeks since Algeria’s Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing, athletes and coaches in the North African nation say national enthusiasm is inspiring newfound interest in the sport, particularly among women. Khelif’s image is practically everywhere, featured in advertisements at airports, on highway billboards and in … Read more