Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, vice world champion, will depart today for New Delhi (India) to continue her preparations for the (women’s) World Championships scheduled for March 15-26 in the Indian capital, we learned yesterday from her manager, Nasser Yefsah. “Imane Khelif will travel from this Thursday (today, editorial note) to New Delhi to continue her preparations, which started on January 2 in Paris (France) and in Miami in the United States, in anticipation of the planned World Championships. in India , but also as part of the long process of preparing for the 2024 Olympics in Paris»said Nasser Yefsah to APS.

The Tiaret native, 23, began his preparatory period in Paris (France) in early January, before leaving for Miami in the United States, under the tutelage of internationally renowned Cuban coach Pedro Diaz. “We have scheduled the first physical and tactical preparation course in Paris (January 2-13), under the guidance of boxing experts, but the real work has begun in Miami (United States of America) with the scheduling of sessions twice a day and test fights against sparring partners. high quality”added Nasser Yefsah who admitted that he was very enthusiastic about the idea of ​​accompanying the vice world champion to achieve its main goal, namely an Olympic medal which would be the first in the history of Algerian women’s noble arts. “To reach the Olympic podium in Paris, Imane Khelif must understand that it will take a big sacrifice. The Miami course was a chance for him to see what a high level of preparation there is under the guidance of Cuban Pedro Diaz, holder of 18 Olympic medals.he pointed.

Manager Imane Khelif pointed out the efforts made by the Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee (COA) in supporting the boxer through financing his preparations for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. “The Olympic body has released a huge financial envelope for Imane Khelif to concentrate only on the technical aspects and I as manager will provide all necessary means to offer the best training conditions and of course the best sparring partners. I am concentrating on this project and with the support of the COA, I think this boxer will become an Olympic medalist in Paris, I hope so”Yessah said.

2022 was a successful year for the 23-year-old Algerian with a silver medal at the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul, before winning at the African Championships in Maputo, Mozambique, and at the Mediterranean Games in Oran. “Yes, this is a very special year for me. I am very happy about these titles, especially as this is the first IBA Women’s World Championship medal for my country, Algeria.he told APS.

Impressive progress has been made by the young athlete, who started boxing in 2016, and was eliminated in the first round of the 2018 and 2019 Women’s World Boxing Championships. “I started boxing after the 2016 Rio Olympics, watching TV. I didn’t think I could practice it because of the difficult social conditions. I suffer because I can’t save money to travel between the boxing gym and my family’s house, which is located in a small village about 8 kilometers away,” recalls Faith Khelif.

The next step will be victory at the World Championships scheduled in New Delhi (India), a formidable springboard for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.