Lin Yu-ting secured a medal for Chinese Taipei in the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning her quarterfinal bout against Bulgarian Svetlana Staneva. Despite baseless allegations questioning her gender and eligibility, Lin persevered and thanked her coaches and fans for their support. She expressed her determination to win the gold medal, citing that a guaranteed medal is not enough. Lin has faced scrutiny alongside Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, stemming from disqualifications by the International Boxing Association in 2023.
The International Olympic Committee has defended Lin and Khelif, dismissing concerns over their gender as baseless. Lin’s victory in the quarterfinals was met with taunts from Staneva and continued attacks from Bulgarian officials on social media. However, Lin remains focused on her goal of winning the gold medal.
In the upcoming semifinal, Lin will face Turkey’s Esra Yıldız Kahraman, with the winner advancing to the gold-medal round. The tournament awards two bronze medals without a third-place match, ensuring that all semifinalists will receive a medal. Despite the challenges and scrutiny she has faced, Lin remains determined to keep fighting and achieve her goal of winning the gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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