French authorities begin investigation into gender-related racism; Herif wins gold in Olympic boxing |

The French authorities have started an investigation into cyber harassment and other allegations regarding the criminal complaint made by Imane Herif (Algeria), who won a gold medal in women’s boxing 66 kg at the Paris Olympics, holding discovered that she had been criticized on the internet for her gender. The Associated Press reported on the 14th.

Herif’s lawyer says he was the target of a “misogynistic, racist and sexist campaign”. (joint)