Luca Hamori called by IOC over posts on Imane Khelif before QF bout against Algerian: Report

By Neelabhra Roy

Modified Aug 03, 2024 10:16 GMT

Imane Khelif's next opponent Luca Hamori has been called on by the International Olympic Committee in light of her post against the Algerian, as per recent reports. The two are scheduled to lock horns in the quarterfinals of the women's 66 kg event at Paris Olympics on August 3.

Khelif has become talked-about name lately following her Round of 16 bout against Angela Carini. The Italian withdrew from the bout after only 46 seconds and was later in tears in the ring.

Khelif has come under criticism after this in light of failing a gender eligibility test at the 2023 World Championships in New Delhi, which resulted in her disqualification.

Hamori previously shared an image on her Instagram where it depicted her facing a man, meant to denigrate Imane Khelif.

A recent report from an Algerian journalist said that Luca Hamori was summoned by the International Olympic Committee for her Instagram story and that the Hungarian would have to apologize for the same if she is to escape a penalty.

The report also stated that some Hungarian journalists had their accreditations taken away because of "generating fake news" to lower Khelif's morale.

Luca Hamori booked her place in the quarterfinals of the women's 66 kg event at the Paris Olympics after after beating Ireland's Grainne Walsh.

Don't think it's fair that this contestant can compete in the women's category" - Luca Hamori on Imane Khelif's participation in Paris Olympics

Luca Hamori after her fight against Grainne Walsh at Paris Olympics (Source: Getty)

Luca Hamori previously spoke against Imane Khelif's participation in the women's category at Paris Olympics 2024. The Hungarian said that it was unfair to allow the Algerian to do so.

She also said that she would give her best to defeat Khelif.

"In my humble opinion, I don't think it's fair that this contestant can compete in the women's category. But I cannot concern myself with that now. I cannot change it, it's life. I can promise you one thing... I will do my best to win and I will fight as long as I can," Hamori wrote on social media (as quoted by BBC).

Whoever out of Hamori and Khelif comes out on top, will take on either Tokyo 2020 welterweight gold medalist Busenaz Surmeneli or Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng, who was the runner-up at the 2023 World Championships in New Delhi.