Fury after another ‘biological male’ defeats female fighter at Olympics

A second boxer with ‘XY chromosomes’ has beaten a female athlete, fuelling Olympic gender eligibility controversy.

A second boxer previously disqualified for failing a gender eligibility test has won her match in the women’s 57-kilogram division, sparking outrage in the Olympic boxing competition. 

Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting defeated 22-year-old Uzbekistani boxer Sitora Turdibekova in a unanimous 5:0 decision, leading many to view the match as unfair. Turdibekova, who faced a series of brutal blows from Lin, was visibly emotional and left the ring in tears after her hard-fought loss.

For the 2nd day in a row, a biological male "won" women's boxing at the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/s25RFCKeOA

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 2, 2024

Turdibekova's valiant effort in the ring drew sympathy from spectators and fans alike, as she bravely endured the fight against a formidable opponent. Despite her best efforts, she struggled against Lin's superior height and reach, ultimately losing on points. The image of Turdibekova in tears resonated with many who empathised with her plight.

NEW—Unbelievable! Another day at the Paris Olympics and another MAN just pummeled and abused a WOMAN in a boxing match.

Taiwans Lin Yu-Ting, a man who failed a gender test and was barred from competing in the 2023 World Championships, left Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova on the… pic.twitter.com/7CH8semKmO

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 2, 2024

This incident follows Algeria's Imane Khelif's swift victory over Italy's Angela Carini, who withdrew just 46 seconds into their bout, citing a suspected broken nose and a lack of fairness.

Both Lin and Khelif were disqualified from last year’s World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA) due to unspecified gender eligibility issues. Despite this, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) cleared them to compete in Paris, emphasising that they meet Olympic gender eligibility standards.

Lin Yu-ting, a Taiwanese boxer who was banned from the Women's World Boxing Championships after testing positive for XY chromosomes just punched female boxer Sitora Turdibekova in the face on live TV.

He was declared the winner.

Yu-ting is not a winner. He is a cheater. pic.twitter.com/hhjjrRVpJW

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 2, 2024

While Lin advanced to the quarterfinals, Turdibekova's courage and determination did not go unnoticed, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by athletes in the spotlight of the Olympics.

Woman are protesting the Olympic Games in Paris.
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— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) August 2, 2024

The IOC has condemned criticism of Lin and Khelif, who are both experienced Olympians, asserting their eligibility and emphasising inclusivity in the competition.