Boxer Lin Yu-ting prepares for first Paris match amid online storm over gender｜Taiwan News

Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting is preparing for her first match at the Paris Olympics. But ahead of her Friday bout, she’s been dragged into a controversy regarding her gender. Online critics have questioned her eligibility, citing her failure to pass a biochemical test last year. Taiwan’s Sports Administration defended Lin, saying that critics are unaware of the details of her situation.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling shared an article from The Guardian, writing, “What will it take to end this insanity? A female boxer left with life-altering injuries? A female boxer killed?” The article was about Olympic boxers Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-ting from Taiwan.

Lin shows off her gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Prior to 2023, Lin had cleared all gender tests required for competing as a woman. The only instance of controversy in her career was at the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship in India. Lin was stripped of her bronze just before the awards ceremony, due to failing a biochemical test. Lin chose not to appeal the decision.

Cheng Shih-chung
Sports Administration head
It’s understandable that other athletes might complain to defend their rights. However, outsiders aren’t aware of everything concerning her situation.

The Sports Administration said that Rowling was unaware about the details of the situation, and was assuming Lin’s gender based on appearance. Famed filmmaker Yang Ya-che also defended Lin, writing on social media, “The world has gone mad. How masculine do you have to look to be considered a man? How feminine do you have to look to be considered a woman?” Rowling has long been accused of being transphobic. Her views have been criticized by LGTBQ+ advocacy groups, as well several actors from the “Harry Potter” film series.

Cheng Shih-chung
Sports Administration head
We submitted a detailed medical report to the International Olympic Committee and the Asian Olympic Committee, so there is absolutely no problem regarding Lin Yu-ting’s eligibility.

Taiwan’s internet users have expressed strong support for Lin. Some charged Rowling of attacking women under the guise of women’s rights. Lin’s set to compete in Paris Friday evening. Fans hope she will be able to focus on the match, and that the hurtful rumors won’t overshadow her performance.

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[christsinging]

She was born as a woman with certificates. She attended so many games and passed so many tests, which prove she is a woman. And just simply because one organization claims one test not passed with no evidence shown, now she be accused not a woman. People who bully her here, you need to confess to God on your sin. You are bullying a woman simply because her look, her strong, and rumors without evidence, this is never allowed by God.

[kingchu]

I am a Taiwanese. Let me tell people who believe Lin is a biological male something you guys probably don't know. After a mother gives birth to a child, the parents have to go to the Household Registration Office to report the baby's birth for his/her ID card. All female babies would get an ID card with a ID number starts with 2. The fact that Lin's ID card starts with 2 proves that she is at birth.

Isn't it insane to assume that Lin's mother deliberately lied to Taiwan's Household Registration Office just because she foresaw that one day the "baby boy" would compete in a female boxing event of Olympic Games so "he" can defeat female boxers?

[Idonttakethisseriously]

is this country that desperate for a stupid medal?? a whole country for one medal??? will do anything for one and that’s sad considering how disgusting this olympics have been

[junemuchiri]

This two men in olympics should be ashamed

[謝謝囉]

What she looks like and what she wears shouldn't be judged in defining whether she is female or not. Do you see any men who dressed up "femininely" being judged as female and can't join male sports competition?

[ljilji]

자궁이 있어야 여자다. 다른 변명 하지말아라

A woman must have a uterus. Don't make any other excuses.

[jazzenthuiagirl]

What are Lin's chromosomes? While I support trans rights, I do believe in protecting women's rights in sports meaning that women should only compete with other biologically born women with XX chromosomes.

[RomeoHitosis-ru]

Better for those female boxers not to fight against Lin Yu-ting, because female boxers may endanger their life. Life more precious than gold in boxing.

[markdelavega]

I bet my house and my wife that this guy will win...easy mooney

[chulascruz]

Another coward doesn't want to fight men, so he goes into the women category, and the sickening organizers let him. Disgraceful. Not watching Olympics now or ever again.

[lertachawanantakul]

If the fact that Linis a man is true, I m Very disappiont inTaiwan because I ever believe that Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan are clean and fair nation.

[JondaJoo]

We can't even see women fighting in women boxing nowadays

[userk]

If Lin is a man, his component must show X in the hospital.😂

[houki]

This is so sad. He belongs in the male category.

[faborfavah]

I can see his adams apple and a little bit mustache

[faborfavah]

I guess my uncle can join womens category in boxing hahaha,

[fsn]

Пазор киз болага тенг келдим деб кунвониш

[egotea]

спорт превратился в клоунаду и показуху

[TaniaSeng-zfuj]

Boxing Lin yi thing is a man play man gay curang ketua IOC ayo cabut gold' mendali emas Lin yi thing is Taiwan man

[gdesiletsfilms]

Would be hilarious that the women's boxing finals are between these 2 men, Imane and Lin, well it would be quite sad actually but the woke mob would see this as a big victory