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Janjaem makes final after Algerian boxer disqualified

In this file photo taken on July 30, 2021, Algeria’s Imane Khelif (left) celebrates after winning against Tunisia’s Mariem Homrani Ep Zayan after their women’s light (57-60kg) preliminaries round during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Algerian boxer was disqualifed from the women’s world championships on Saturday, allowing Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng to contest the gold medal. (AFP)

NEW DELHI: Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng will contest the gold medal bout at the women’s world championships in New Delhi after Algeria’s Imane Khelif was disqualified hours after she failed to meet the eligibility criteria, the International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Sunday.

The 23-year-old was scheduled to meet Yang Liu in the 66kg…

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