Lin Yu-Ting Wins Olympic Fight Amid Gender Controversy, Opponent Leaves the Ring in Tears

Boxer Lin Yu-Ting won her Olympic debut on Friday with a decisive points victory, without any controversy.

She faced Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova in the featherweight division and won all three rounds, including two by unanimous decision.

Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting defeated Uzbekistan’s Sitora TurdibekovaCredit: AP

This was a significant win for Lin, who has faced struggles in her career, with 14 losses and only one knockout in 54 fights.

Lin Yu-ting was in action in ParisCredit: PA.

In contrast, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, initially disqualified from last year’s World Championships due to failed gender eligibility tests, faced backlash after her fight with Italian Angela Carini.

Turdibekova appeared to leave the ring in tears Credit: BBC

Carini quit the match just 46 seconds into the first round, citing severe discomfort and an inability to breathe after two punches landed. This resulted in significant controversy.

Lin took to the ring againstUzbekistan’ss Sitora TurdibekovaCredit: Reuters

Lin and Khelif had been disqualified from the 2022 World Championships under the Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) due to unspecified gender tests.

Turdibekova was beaten via unanimous decision Credit: Reuters

The decision and subsequent disqualifications led to disputes and widespread debate, with the IOC criticizing theIBA’ss handling of the situation.

Turdibekova was beaten via unanimous decision Credit: Reuters

However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) cleared both Lin and Khelif to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, emphasizing that discrimination has no place in sports and condemning the abuse the athletes receive.

Lin Yu-ting was also in action at Tokyo 2020Credit: AFP

Lin, 28, poses with her 2022 Asian Games gold medalCredit: AFP

Lin is a women’s world champion Credit: Instagram @boxing_ting

Imane Khelif defeated Angela Carini yesterday Credit: Getty

Image Khelif defeated Angela Carini yesterday. Credit: Getty

The Italian continued to cry in her post-bout interview Credit: Twitter

The Algerian Olympic Committee also defended Khelif, criticizing what foreign media termed”unethical targeting and malignin” and emphasizing their commitment to protecting her dignity and career.