Lin Yu-ting cleared to return to boxing after sex eligibility review

Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a dispute over biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

21 Mar, 10:40 — 21 Mar, 11:59

Why this matters

Lin Yu-ting, an Olympic champion boxer, faced scrutiny regarding her eligibility to compete in the female category. This situation highlights ongoing discussions and reviews within sports organizations about the inclusion of transgender and intersex athletes, impacting fairness and competition standards.

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The GuardianMostly Factual163d ago

Olympic champion boxer Lin Yu-ting cleared to return to ring after gender ruling

Chinese Taipei boxer can compete in female category Lin won gold at last international event in Paris 2024 The Olympic featherweight champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, the Chinese Taipei Boxing Association (CTBA) has announced, hailing the news as a “tremendous relief”. Lin and the Algerian Imane Khelif were embroiled in a gender row at the 2024 Paris Games, where they won Olympic titles in separate weight classes. World Boxing, a...

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual163d ago