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Chinese Taipei boxer at centre of Olympic gender row 'quits event'

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But organisers of the World Boxing Cup Finals say she was not entered in the event. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chinese Taipei boxer Chen Nien-chin, who was at the center of a gender controversy at the Tokyo Olympics, has withdrawn from the women's flyweight competition. The issue arose when her opponent, Indian boxer Nitu Ghanghas, raised concerns about Chen's gender, leading to a verification process by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Despite being cleared to compete after the IOC confirmed her eligibility, Chen decided to pull out of the event. The controversy began when Nitu noticed physical differences during their bout, prompting a formal complaint. Chen's withdrawal was confirmed by the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, and she expressed her disappointment, stating that she had undergone all necessary tests to prove her eligibility. The incident has sparked discussions on gender verification in sports.

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