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Taiwan Olympic boxing champion quits event after gender questions


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Published in Sports and Competition on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 7:45 GMT by Terrence Williams   Print publication without navigation

  • Taiwan's Olympic boxing gold medallist Lin Yu-ting has pulled out of an international competition in Britain after the organiser questioned her gender eligibility, Taiwanese sports officials said Wednesday.

Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has withdrawn from the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, after facing scrutiny over her gender. The controversy arose when a Chinese coach questioned her eligibility to compete in the women's category, leading to a gender verification test. Despite passing the test, Lin decided to pull out of the competition, citing the emotional toll of the ordeal. This incident has sparked discussions on gender verification in sports, with Lin expressing her disappointment and the impact on her mental health. The event has also highlighted the ongoing issues of gender identity and fairness in international sports competitions.

Read the Full Radio France Internationale Article at [ https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241127-taiwan-olympic-boxing-champion-quits-event-after-gender-questions ]

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