IMANE KHELIF has revealed plans to compete in a different weight class at the 2028 Olympics after changes to the rules for the Los Angeles Games.
Khelif, 25, is setting out to win a second gold medal after she found herself at thelast summer.
Khelif and Lin's participation atParis2024 – where they – sparked international outrage.
The duo took part atthe Games18 months after being banned from the Women's World Championships for allegedly failing a gender eligibility test.
Tests administered by the InternationalAssociation are said to have determined that Khelif and Yu-Ting have male XY chromosomes.
The (IOC), however, permitted the duo to compete – much to the fury of the IBA – who have
But it hasn't stopped Khelif – who is also planning to turn pro – from wanting to return to the ring in LA in search of even more Olympic glory.
The Algerian puncher told Spanish outlet Marca that she is returning in 2028 and that she will be looking to compete in a heavier weight class after rule changes means she is unlikely to be able to fight as a welterweight.
The welterweight class in has been confirmed as being between 60-65kg, lighter than the 66kg that Khelif came in at in Paris.
“I'm focused on achieving a second Olympic gold in 2028, as well as preparing for the transition to professional,” Khelif said.
“What I want is to do a perfect job, to arrive in better shape than I did in Paris, given that I now have greater mental and physical balance.
“, I'll be waiting for a good contract, and the best offer will convince me.
“With the change in weight classes, I have to compete at 70kg. In Paris, I won at 66 kg, but I don't think this increase will be difficult for me.
“I'm 1.80m tall and I'm studying with the team how to best adapt to the new division.”
The light-middleweight class in LA will be between 65-70kg, while the middleweight has been confirmed as being between 70-75kg.
Khelif's participation in the 2028 games was thrown into doubt in February when US President from competing in female events.
But Khelif has , telling ITV: “I am not transgender.
“This does not concern me and it does not intimidate me.
“Of course, I defend with everything I have this gold medal... I continue my dream, my everything.”
