Boxer Lin Yu-ting

Taiwan's Lin Yu-Ting has reached the women's featherweight final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Turkey's Esra Yildiz Kahraman in a unanimous decision, amidst a backdrop of gender eligibility controversies. Following her defeat, Kahraman made an 'X' gesture with her hands, a symbol linked to discussions about gender, which has been echoed by Lin's previous opponents. Both Lin and Algeria's Imane Khelif, who is also in the finals, faced scrutiny after being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships for failing gender tests, although the International Olympic Committee has allowed their participation in the Olympics. The International Boxing Association has not disclosed the results of the tests that led to their disqualifications, leading to further debate about gender in sports. Despite the controversies, Lin expressed determination to win the gold medal, while Kahraman has indicated her intention to pursue future competitions. The situation highlights ongoing challenges and discussions regarding gender identity in competitive sports.