PARIS — The Italian boxer who after 46 seconds abandoned her bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif says she wants to apologize for her post-fight behavior.
In a story published Friday, Angela Carini told Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport that she regrets not shaking Khelif’s hand Thursday before leaving the ring.
"It wasn't something I intended to do," Carini told the Italian publication, per the AP. "Actually, I want to apologize to her and everyone else. I was angry because my Olympics had gone up in smoke."
Carini added that if she and Khelif met again, she would “embrace her.