Chinese Taipei boxer Lin gets bronze at Asian championships in competitive return
- Posted on April 7, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting marks her return to competitive boxing with a bronze medal finish at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar. The 30-year-old Taiwanese fighter competed in the 60kg weight division, demonstrating her commitment to the sport despite recent gender eligibility debates. Though she fell short in the semi-final round, the medal represents a significant comeback for the accomplished pugilist navigating heightened scrutiny within the international boxing community.
Chinese Taipei boxer Lin gets bronze at Asian championships in competitive return
The 30-year-old Olympic champion involved in gender controversy loses semi-final in Mongolia after stepping up to 60kg division.
