No, Imane Khelif has not been stripped of her Olympic gold medal, and she is not currently required to return any medals she has won.
Here's a breakdown of the situation:
Social media claims to the contrary are false: Rumors circulating online, including posts suggesting she was stripped of her gold medal and banned by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), have been debunked.
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) stated the ban reports are false: The WBO clarified that it cannot impose bans or strip titles from non-professional boxers, such as Khelif, and any reports claiming this were false.
Khelif's Olympic victory was confirmed by the IOC: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended Khelif's eligibility to compete in the Paris Olympics, stating that all athletes in the women's category were complying with eligibility rules.
The IOC has stated that it doesn't plan to revoke medals: According to Newsweek, an IOC spokesperson clarified that the IOC would not revoke medals won by athletes who were eligible according to the rules set for the boxing competition in Paris.
World Boxing's new policy requires sex testing: World Boxing, the international governing body for amateur boxing, announced a new policy requiring genetic sex screening for athletes participating in their events to ensure fair competition. This policy specifically mentioned Khelif, requiring her to undergo testing before competing in World Boxing events, according to Al Jazeera. However, this policy is focused on future competitions and does not require her to return previously won medals.
World Boxing later apologized for singling her out: World Boxing issued an apology to the Algerian Boxing Federation for specifically naming Khelif in their sex testing announcement, acknowledging that her privacy should have been protected.
In summary, despite ongoing discussions and controversy surrounding her eligibility, Imane Khelif is not required to return her Olympic gold medal, and claims suggesting otherwise are false.