Olympic gold medalist boxer Imane Khelif is willing to undergo sex testing if it ensures participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The 2024 Paris gold medalist emphasized there is “nothing to hide” and is prepared to comply with any official gender eligibility protocols established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This stance comes as the 26-year-old continues to navigate the fallout from the disqualification at the 2023 World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA).

While the IOC cleared Khelif to compete in Paris, citing the birth-assigned female gender, World Boxing recently introduced mandatory genetic testing for all athletes. Khelif has challenged these new requirements in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), arguing the rules were targeted at her. Despite the hurdles, Khelif is willing to do what it takes to compete.

“Of course, I would accept doing anything I’m required to do to participate in competitions. They should protect women, but they need to pay attention that while protecting women, they shouldn’t hurt other women,” Khelif said