Lin Yu-Ting Competes Amid Olympics Gender Controversy

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting, a two-time world champion, is set to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics despite being disqualified last year for failing a gender eligibility test. Lin, who entered boxing to protect her mother from domestic violence, has had a successful career, including a gold medal at the 2018 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships. Her upcoming fight against Uzbekistan's Sitora Turdibekova has drawn attention due to the controversy surrounding Lin's gender test failure. Both Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who faced similar scrutiny, have been cleared to compete after the International Boxing Association was stripped of its recognition by the IOC. The IBA confirmed that neither Lin nor Khelif underwent testosterone examinations, and there is ongoing public debate regarding the implications of their participation in women's boxing. Lin's story emphasizes her resilience and the personal motivations that led her to embrace the sport.