FACT CHECK: Did Controversial Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Feature on Front Covers of Vogue Algeria? [Video]

In August, three photos started circulating online claiming to show Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif dressed in traditional Algerian attire on three separate covers of Algeria Vogue magazine. Two of the cover images included the caption: “The first Algerian, Arab, and African woman to win an Olympic boxing gold.”

In no time, the photos went viral after social media users started sharing the images, apparently believing that the covers were genuine. However, many remained confuse about the authenticity of the photos, while some believe them to be real. However, the images were not real and the claim is false as Vogue did not come up with any such issue.

Viral Photo Khelif, But Not Real

One X user posted: “What an incredible and powerful photo of Imane Khelif,” believing it to be real photos of Khelif. However, the claim is false. Vogue does not have a brand in Algeria, and Khelif did not pose for …