Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins Asian Games gold

NAGOYA: Taiwan's boxing sensation, Lin Yu-ting, secured her second gold medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday, defeating China's Yang Chengyu in the women's 60kg final. This victory comes three years after Lin claimed gold in the 57kg class during the Asian Games in Hangzhou. With a small group of Taiwanese supporters cheering her on in the Nishio Gymnasium, Lin utilized her reach advantage to dominate the bout, maintaining her composure until the final round.

Lin had previously contemplated retiring after her Olympic gold in Paris 2024 but decided to continue fighting to challenge those who doubted her eligibility. Her battle with gender classification issues mirrored that of Algeria's Imane Khelif, who was also disqualified by the International Boxing Association but allowed to compete in Paris 2024 due to the IOC's support, ultimately winning gold alongside Lin.

Meanwhile, China's Olympic champion Wu Yu claimed another gold in the 51kg category, defending her Asian Games title by overpowering Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam with a 5-0 scoreline.