Olympics: Algeria's Khelif wins after Italian opponent Carini withdraws
Carini pulled out of the bout after just 46 seconds
The withdrawal comes amid an ongoing row over Khelif's eligibility for the Games
The highly contentious Olympic boxing match between Algeria's Imane Khelif and Italy's Angela Carini came to an abrupt end after just 46 seconds when Carini withdrew from the bout.
The withdrawal came amid an ongoing row over Khelif's eligibility for the Games. Khelif, who was born in Algeria but competes for France, was cleared to compete in the Olympics by the International Boxing Association (IBA) despite not meeting the residency requirements.
Carini's withdrawal is a major blow to Italy's hopes of winning a medal in the women's welterweight boxing event.
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