In video, Olympic champion Iman Khalif is welcomed by thousands of fans in his hometown

Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, who unwillingly found herself at the centre of a gender controversy during the Paris Olympics, was cheered back to her homeland by a large crowd in Tiaret.

Thousands of people flooded the streets of this city of about 200,000 inhabitants, 340 kilometers southwest of Algiers, on Friday evening to welcome her coronation at the Paris Olympics, a correspondent reported.AFP.

When asked about the cyber harassment complaint she filed, Iman Khalif did not want to answer.Today is a holiday. I will address this in due course.“, she explained. But his coach Mohammed Chawa clarified that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is following the matter personally.

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Head of StateSay we won’t give up our rights (filed complaint specifically targeting Elon Musk, JK Rowling and Donald Trump, ed.)”, the coach said, while stressing that the return of Imane is “A happy day (…)» And legal issues should be resolved in the appropriate forum.

France has launched an investigation following a complaint of serious online harassment filed by Imane Khelif, the victim of a hate campaign on social networks who, after her first fight, hinted that she would “A man and a woman fighting».

Supporters had gathered since morning on the outskirts of the headquarters of Tiaret province in the semi-arid rural region and as night fell, jubilant supporters paraded the Olympic champions on the Imperial College bus, escorted by gendarmerie vehicles.

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Facing “Iman Khalif» Slogan«One, two, three, long live Algeria», with a standing ovation from supporters, especially her family.

«I have received a warm welcome today. All Algerians have the right to happiness and benefit“, the 25-year-old young woman declared.

«Even the President of the Republic was actually the first supporter of Imane Khalif, which shows that the country and the people support sports. I firmly believe that sports are a message to the people», added the champion.