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BBC One's Controversial Decision
BBC ONE decided not to air Imane Khelif's boxing quarter-final victory over Anna Luca Hamori, sparking outrage among fans.
Global Gender Debate
Khelif's 46-second first-round win over Angela Carini ignited a global gender debate after the Italian boxer broke down in tears.
Controversy Surrounding Khelif
Khelif, a 25-year-old Algerian boxer, was born a woman but failed a gender test at the Russian-led IBA World Championships last year, causing controversy.
Missing Coverage
Despite the buzz around Khelif's campaign, BBC One chose to show gymnastics over her second bout, leaving fans struggling to find coverage of her fight with Hamori.
Viewers Express Frustration
Fans took to social media to express their frustration, with many unable to locate the women's boxing coverage on BBC iPlayer.
Response from Fans
One fan wrote, "Anyone find the Khelif boxing in the UK, got fire stick. Tried all different countries on Eurosport and nothing on BBC about boxing. Strange one."
Another asked, "I can't find the women's boxing on BBC iPlayer?"
BBC's Silence
The BBC has been contacted for comment on their decision not to air Khelif's quarter-final bout.
Controversial Coverage
While iPlayer referenced the controversy surrounding Khelif, Discovery Plus chose not to address it during their broadcast of the bout.
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