Medal already secured
Second controversial boxer also unstoppable
Not only Imane Khelif's run of success continues at the Olympic Games in Paris, but also that of Lin Yu-Ting: the controversial boxer from Taiwan won her quarter-final fight in the featherweight division against Svetlana Staneva from Bulgaria on Sunday. This means she already has a medal in the bag.
The fight had been eagerly awaited due to the heated gender debate in Olympic women's boxing. In an intense duel, Lin prevailed on points.
The athlete was jubilant; Lin will now fight for a place in the gold final on Wednesday.
Exclusion from the World Championships
There is a fierce controversy about Lin and Khelif's right to compete in Paris. Both boxers were excluded from last year's World Championships following tests, about which the International Boxing Association (IBA), which is no longer recognized by the International Olympic Committee, does not provide any further details.
According to the IBA, neither of them had fulfilled the required participation criteria and had "competitive advantages compared to other female participants". However, they are allowed to compete in Paris - and are currently unstoppable.
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