evidence: IBA president Umar Kremlev told reporters this week the test administered on Khelif showed elevated testosterone levels—a statement that appeared to contradict a July 31 IBA statement stating Khelif was not subject to a testosterone exam for the World Boxing Championships and was instead put through a separate test that found she had competitive advantages over other women athletes. [...] The outcome of the match with Carini, and Khelif’s background, provoked criticism against the Algerian boxer, including scrutiny from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who said "athletes who have male genetic characteristics should not be admitted to women's competitions," according to Sky News, noting the prohibition should be done not to discriminate against anyone, "but to protect the right of female athletes to be able to compete on equal terms." Khelif is legally a female and is identified as such on her passport, according to multiple outlets. Mark Adams, the International Olympic Committee’s chief spokesman, told The New York Times that Khelif is not a transgender athlete, and Adams noted everyone competing in the Olympics’ women’s category has complied with competition eligibility rules. Khelif appealed and called her disqualification from the IBA’s World Boxing Championships last year a "big conspiracy," according to NBC News. The IBA said its decision to disqualify Khelif was "extremely important and necessary to uphold the level of fairness and utmost integrity of the competition." Khelif later withdrew her appeal.