Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for a gold medal on Friday.
The controversial pugilist emerged from her semi-final bout with Thai boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision in Paris on Tuesday ... making her one of two fighters left standing.
Khelif was welcomed by a mostly supportive crowd ... with some even waving Algeria's green and white flag, and chanting "Imane!"
Of course, Imane's arguably the most polarizing athlete at the entire Olympic Games ... this after questions were raised about her gender, and whether or not Khelif should be eligible to compete.