By Disheeta Maheshwari

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defeated Italian Angela Carini in a dramatic match at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where Carini gave up after just 46 seconds. The Italian boxer, who had only landed a few punches on Khelif, abruptly gave up the match. She avoided shaking Khelif’s hand and burst into tears. This highly unusual event in Olympic boxing attracted a lot of attention.

Many people are now interested in knowing why Carini quit the Olympics. Here are all the details about what happened during the fight.

Angela Carini, visibly emotional after the match, told reporters she decided to withdraw because she had been hit harder than ever before and was afraid she would break her nose.