Taiwanese Boxer Lin Yu-Ting Wins Controversial 57kg Bout at Paris Olympics After Three Rounds

Aug 2, 2024, 02:47 PM

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting, who failed a gender eligibility test in 2023, has won her first bout at the Paris Olympics. Lin, who was disqualified from the 2023 Women's World Boxing Championships for having male XY chromosomes, defeated Uzbekistan's Sitora Turdibekova in the Women's Featherweight Boxing 57kg division. The match, held at the North Paris Arena, saw Lin winning by unanimous decision after three rounds. This victory has sparked controversy due to Lin's previous disqualification and ongoing debates over gender eligibility in sports. Lin has now advanced to the quarterfinals.