Lin Yu-ting Wins Olympic Bout Amid Gender Debate

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting secured a unanimous victory over Uzbekistan's Sitora Turdibekova in the women's 57 kg division at the Paris Olympics, amidst ongoing gender identity controversies. Both Lin and fellow boxer Imane Khelif from Algeria were previously disqualified from the Women's World Boxing Championships last year for allegedly failing gender eligibility tests, which raised questions about their participation in Olympic events. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has defended their inclusion in the Games, asserting that they are recognized as women based on their passports. The situation has ignited significant public outcry, with notable figures like former President Donald Trump and others condemning the IOC’s stance. Tensions escalated when Khelif's first opponent withdrew from their bout in tears, citing unfair competition. As the controversy unfolds, Lin is set to face Bulgaria's Svetlana Staneva in the quarterfinals, raising further debate about gender policies in sports.