It can destroy people and kill their thoughts, their spirit and their mind.

IOC President Thomas Bach has even writing personally to Khelif to express his support.

Khelif said the backlash and media storm was having a detrimental effect on her family.

Imane Khelif

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Since fighting Carini, Khelif has also defeated Hungarian contender Anna Luca Hamori in the quarter-final on Saturday.

She will next face Thailands Janjaem Suwannapheng in the semi-final on Tuesday, August 6.

Neither athlete has commented on these reports.

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Khelif, in the meantime, told SNTV that she had been staying clear of social media.

I do not follow what is published on social media.

I am in Paris to compete and get a good result.