Boxing's Gender Eligibility Battle: Lin Yu-ting Pushes Forward

Lin Yu-ting remains committed to competing in the world championships in Liverpool despite new gender testing policies by World Boxing. The organization emphasizes safety and competitive fairness in its initiatives. Controversy continues to swirl as Algerian boxer Imane Khelif deals with privacy concerns raised by earlier announcements.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-08-2025 14:47 IST | Created: 21-08-2025 14:47 IST
Boxing's Gender Eligibility Battle: Lin Yu-ting Pushes Forward
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Lin Yu-ting, embroiled in last year's gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, intends to proceed with participation in the upcoming world championships in Liverpool, according to her coach Tseng Tzu-chiang.

Recently, World Boxing declared mandatory sex testing at next month's championships as part of its new eligibility criteria, reigniting discussions about competitive fairness in boxing.

Lin's determination comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing debates, with her former competitor Imane Khelif also navigating the challenges of the new testing requirements and privacy concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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