Taiwanese Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting triumphed over Turkish athlete Esra Yildiz Kahraman with a unanimous decision in their semifinal match in the 57-kilogram category on Wednesday evening at the Paris Olympics.
Lin progresses to the gold medal match, while Yildiz secures a bronze, as there are no additional bouts for bronze medals in Olympic boxing.
Lin Yu-ting before the bout against Esra Yildiz Kahraman at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 7, 2024. (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Yildiz maintained an aggressive stance throughout the contest but fell short of impressing the judges. Lin appeared to connect with more punches, leading to the judges’ favorable decision.
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As the verdict revealed Lin as the victor, Yildiz seemed to signal a double “X” with her fingers, presumably indicating her identification as a woman with XX chromosomes.
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Lin has received significant attention amid a gender eligibility dispute that arose following a disqualification during the 2023 International Boxing Association World Championships. The IBA’s president revealed that Lin and Algerian Imane Khelif were disqualified due to findings of “XY chromosomes.”
Esra Yildiz Kahraman reacts after her loss to Lin Yu-ting at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 7, 2024. (Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images)
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The International Olympic Committee has reaffirmed that Lin and Khelif retain their eligibility to compete in the women’s category, dismissing the tests conducted by the IBA regarding the gender eligibility issue.
Yildiz’s last medal achievement was a bronze at the 2016 European Championships.
Lin Yu-ting and Esra Yildiz Kahraman face off in the women’s 57-kilogram semifinals at the Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, on Aug. 7, 2024. (Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images)
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The final in the 57-kilogram category is scheduled for Saturday.
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