Italian Boxer Angela Carini Concedes Defeat at 2024 Paris Olympics

Algeria's Imane Khelif Claims Victory

Carini Aiming to Honor Late Father with Olympic Medal

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif emerged victorious from her preliminary match against Italy's Angela Carini at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the women's 66 kg weight class. The bout marked an emotional moment for Carini, who had been driven to compete in the Olympics to honor her late father and coach, who passed away shortly before her participation.

The match began with Carini holding her own against Khelif, but the Algerian boxer gained an advantage as the round progressed. Just 46 seconds into the matchup, Khelif delivered a decisive blow, forcing Carini to concede defeat.

Carini's loss marks a setback in her quest for an Olympic medal, while Khelif advances to the next round of competition. The Italian boxer had come to Paris with high hopes of medaling, but her defeat to Khelif has dashed those dreams.