Martina Navratilova drops one-word reaction as controversial boxer Imane Khelif wins third place in AP Female Athlete of the Year

Martina Navratilova, who like many claims Imane Khelif is a biological male, asked why the boxer got votes in AP Female Athlete of the Year.

Martina Navratilova drops one-word reaction as controversial boxer Imane Khelif wins third place in AP Female Athlete of the Year

Martina Navratilova and Imane Khelif (Images via Imago)

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif finished in third place in the Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year award for 2024 and Martina Navratilova was in disbelief. Khelif won the gold medal in the Paris Olympics which was marred by controversy as there were claims that Khelif was a biological male.

In her first Olympics match, Khelif defeated Italy’s Angela Carini in just 46 seconds, and the incident triggered widespread criticism. Khelif had later filed legal complaints over online harassment. Then there were leaked medical reports that alleged that Khelif had male XY chromosomes and she again took legal action over the allegations.

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Navratilova is not ready to be convinced as she is still adamant in her belief that Khelif is actually a man. When she came across a tweet about Khelif winning the place in the AP Female Athlete of 2024, she simply wrote, ‘Wtaf???’ and in another tweet, she wrote, ‘It literally says FEMALE athlete…’

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A user questioned by saying the entire point of ‘feminism’ is to stand up for women’s rights, then why are millions of women on the side of men taking away jobs of other women. Navratilova in response said women didn’t make the rules at the Olympics.

Women didn’t vote for Imane. Women did not make the rules that the IOC used to allow Imane to box even though Imane twice failed a s*x test. Stop blaming women for this travesty.

Martina Navratilova wrote

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Martina Navratilova slams user for claiming Imane Khelif is trans

A user tried to tell Martina Navratilova that Imane Khelif is a biological female and not a trans, claiming there are medical records to prove that such as her photos of her infancy. She blamed the 68-year-old for spreading ‘bigotry’ to women who look and act ‘too manly’.

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Martina Navratilova (Image via X)

The user then questioned her about French former tennis player Amelie Mauresmo and American basketball player Brittney Griner, saying both of them don’t do typical female things and are quite athletic. Navratilova in response asked him to check facts again.

You’re a journalist? Nobody said Imane is trans. Check out DSD and get back to me. Imane failed two s*x tests. Imane’s Testosterone is male levels. Only males can have it that high . Check the facts and then speak.

Martina Navratilova wrote

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Navratilova retired in 2006 after clinching 167 singles and 177 doubles titles. She won 18 singles, 31 doubles, and 10 mixed doubles in Majors.