{
  "id": 11380300,
  "title": "Lin wins ‘monumental’ Asian Games gold two years after gender row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/lin-wins-monumental-asian-games-gold-two-years-after-gender-row",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/02/asian-games/lin-yu-ting-gold-asian-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting secured a \"monumental\" gold medal at the Asian Games on Friday, marking her second win in the competition after claiming the title in the 57-kilogram class during the previous edition in Hangzhou three years ago. The 30-year-old defeated China's Yang Chengyu 5-0 in the women's 60-kilogram final, boasting a dominant performance that showcased her superiority through superior reach and control throughout the bout. Lin, who previously considered retiring following her gold at the Paris Olympics due to a controversial gender row, expressed gratitude for overcoming the challenges she faced. She had been one of several high-profile athletes, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and author J.K. Rowling, who debated the eligibility of transgender athletes in sports. Despite being initially disqualified from the 2023 world championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA) for not passing gender eligibility tests, Lin and Algeria's Imane Khelif were allowed to compete in Paris, later winning gold medals. Lin acknowledged that her Olympic victory felt like a time to quit, but her coach's unwavering belief in her abilities provided the motivation to persevere. Lin chose to compete in the heavier weight class at the Asian Games to challenge herself and prove her resilience. She hinted at the possibility of defending her Olympic title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, expressing confidence in her team's potential to deliver an even better performance.",
  "summary": "Lin Yu-ting considered retiring after winning gold at Paris 2024 but wanted to carry on fighting in part to defy those who questioned her eligibility.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}