Viral Video: Transphobia, unfortunately, is very real. In fact, it was highlighted to an entirely different level when it somewhat headed a major controversy involving a boxer who ended up in the middle of ‘gender debates’, mostly because of how she looked and for an apparent fail at a ‘gender’ test. If you already haven’t guessed, we are talking about the Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif. The Algerian boxer, much like the other female boxers competing for the big win, gave it her all and continued to win matches until she stood on the highest podium among the three, only to face trolling and transphobic comments on social media.

However, just recently, Khelif made a comeback at the controversy as she shared a video showing her ‘feminine’ transformation, which went viral for multiple reasons. The video first showed the boxer in her boxing look, which then changed into a feminine look. From earrings, long curly hair, and a floral shirt, to on-point makeup, the boxer did not miss a single detail that is considered ‘feminine’ by many.

For those unaware, although the boxer participated in many other international platforms, it is now that she faced major issues, when her Italian opponent Angela Carini backed out in just 46 seconds, calling her punches hard to take. As soon as the boxer backed out from the game, people began to dub the incident ‘unjust’ and throw transphobic comments at Khelif. However, Khelif continued with her game and bagged a gold after she beat Chinese boxer Yang Liu in the 66kg gold medal bout.

Coming to the transformation video, it is getting a mixed reaction. Most people showed their support for the boxer and called her beautiful in all attires, while the rest stuck to their trolling and went on with their jokes.

The video was shared on Instagram, by the handle ‘Beauty code’. The video was shared a day ago and pulled 849K likes from people.

Watch the viral video:

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Taking to the comment section, people shared their take. “The people’s princess,” a user said. “Are you kidding, we don't believe you,” added a second person. “Queen of the Olympics, honestly I can’t see any difference. She was beautiful before, all the love and support from Egypt,” commented a third person.

“She’s so pretty bro y’all just some haters and lil boys bru,” added a fourth user. “A man is a man. Even in makeup, a man is a man,” added a fifth person. “Handsome like Prince of Persia,” commented a sixth user. “Italian here, real woman and I never had doubt she is a woman. Her beauty is unique, I love that pretty smile without any trace of make-up, it radiates all the sun,” added another.

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