Bulgarian female boxer

In the quarterfinals of the women's featherweight boxing at the Paris Olympics, Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting secured her first Olympic medal by defeating Bulgaria's Svetlana Staneva, amidst a heated gender eligibility controversy. Staneva, who made a gesture symbolizing 'XX chromosomes' after the loss, has been vocal about her disapproval of Lin's participation, following allegations that Lin failed gender tests in 2023. Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has defended Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, asserting that they are women and condemning the surrounding hate speech. The International Boxing Association (IBA) had previously disqualified Lin from the 2023 World Championships based on chromosome tests, which has sparked significant debate in the boxing community. Lin has expressed her desire to continue competing for a gold medal despite the controversy. Staneva's frustration was palpable post-match, where she refused to engage with journalists, reiterating her identity as a woman.