Olympic gold medallist Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the women’s category after World Boxing concluded its newly introduced eligibility review process, ending months of uncertainty over her status.
The 30-year-old, who claimed featherweight gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics representing Chinese Taipei, had been sidelined amid a prolonged dispute that also involved Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.
Both athletes were previously disqualified from the 2023 World Championships by the now-discredited International Boxing Association, which cited failure to meet eligibility criteria for women’s competition. The body was later stripped of its recognition by the International Olympic Committee over governance and integrity concerns.
Following the Paris Games, World Boxing assumed control of Olympic-level boxing and introduced a revised eligibility framework in August 2025, including mandatory verification procedures. Lin’s clearance follows an appeal by the Chinese Taipei Boxing Association, supported by medical documentation reviewed by an independent panel.
World Boxing confirmed that the assessment found Lin meets all criteria required to compete in the women’s division, describing the process as necessary to uphold fairness, safety, and integrity in the sport.
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The decision has been welcomed by officials in Chinese Taipei, who described it as a major relief and reaffirmed that the athlete has consistently met eligibility standards without any competitive advantage concerns.
Lin is now set to return to action at the upcoming Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia, scheduled from March 29 to April 10, marking a significant step in her comeback after a period of controversy and enforced absence from the ring.
