THE IOC IS "SADDENED BY THE ABUSES" OF IMANE KHELIF AND THE NFL PRESEASON KICKS OFF THURSDAY NIGHT

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday defended its decision to allow two female boxers to compete at the Paris Olympics despite an ongoing gender controversy, saying the pair were facing "aggression" because of an arbitrary decision.

Algeria's Imane Khelif, who won her round of 16 welterweight bout over Italy's Angela Carini in 46 seconds, and Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting, who is fighting on Friday, have been cleared to compete in the Olympics.

Khelif's lightning-quick win over Carini, who decided to pull out after a barrage of punches, piled more pressure on the IOC for allowing Khelif and Lin to box in Paris.

"The IOC is saddened by the abuse that the two athletes are currently receiving," the IOC said in a statement Thursday. "Every person has the right to practice sport without discrimination."

The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans kick off the 2024 NFL preseason Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The exhibition coincides with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, which includes the likes of Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers this year.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has already stated that Caleb Williams and the other starters will not see the field in the preseason opener. It is assumed that Houston has a similar approach to the game. Although the game may lack star power, there is still a lot on the line for several players fighting to make the roster or earn extended playing time.

Here are five players to watch Thursday night:

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