India, April 16 -- Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has disclosed her plans to contend in a different weight class at the 2028 Olympics following major changes in the rules for the Los Angeles Games.

Khelif, 25, who became the centre of controversy due to gender row at the Paris Games last summer, is aiming for her second gold medal.

In an interview with the Spanish newspaper Marca, Khelif affirmed her Olympic aspirations and indicated that she would like to switch to professional boxing following the Los Angeles Games.

Last year, the Paris gold champion fought in the welterweight class, weighing about 66 kg.

Earlier, the International Boxing Association (IBA) suspended her and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting from the 2023 World Championships, which ...