Taiwan's Lin wins semi-final amid gender row

07.08.2024 - 21:04 channelnewsasia.com

PARIS : Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the centre of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, beat Turkey's Esra Yildiz in the women's featherweight semi-finals on Wednesday.Lin, twice world champion, and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif have been in the spotlight at the Olympics over a gender row that has dominated headlines and been the subject of much discussion on social media platforms.

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was surrounded by controversy in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024. The pugilist won a gold medal in the women's 66kg category at the Games but the path to the glory was really a tough one for Khelif. She saw questions being raised over her gender whenever she won a boxing bout. The criticism continued but Khelif didn't let all that impact her performance and clinched the top honour at the event in Paris. While the debate over her gender row continues to gain prominance, Indian actress Taapsee Pannu gave a debate-stirring verdict. While speaking about the Olympics gender row, as per ANI, Taapsee said that there is no fault of any athlete if he or she is born with some higher level of testosterone.

Amid Paris Olympics Gender Row, Fresh Video Of Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif's Beauty Makeover Is Viral

Despite being labelled a 'biological male', Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the gold medal for his country at the just-concluded Paris Olympics. She saw questions being raised over her gender whenever she won a boxing bout. However, this didn't stop Imane from keeping her focus completely on the in-ring action. However, as soon as the Olympic games came to a conclusion, Imane Khelif filed a lawsuit over online harassment, while also including Tesla owner Elon Musk and famous British author JK Rowling in it.

Amid Paris Olympics Gender Row, Fresh Video Of Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif's Beauty Makeover Is Viral

France launches probe over alleged cyberbullying of Olympic gender-row boxer Khelif

France has launched a cyberbullying probe following a complaint by Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, who was at the centre of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympic Games, prosecutors have said.

Vinesh Phogat Disqualification To Imane Khelif Gender Row: Five Biggest Controversies Of Paris Olympics 2024

The Paris Olympics 2024 not only saw some stunning performances, but it was also the stage of several conflicts and controversies. Some of them saw a change in the result, some saw medals being stripped, some saw athletes being sent home, and some raged on as debates on social and world media. From Vinesh Phogat to Imane Khelif, we take a look at the big controversies at the Summer Games, as the Paris Olympics 2024 draws to a close

Taiwan's Lin says she blocked out gender dispute en route to gold

PARIS : Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the centre of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, said staying off social media and focusing on her sport had helped her cope with nearly two weeks of international headlines over her eligibility for the Games.