Lin Yu-ting claimed a unanimous points decision victory over Esra Yildiz Kahraman.
TAIWAN’S LIN Yu-ting called it “a tough journey” after winning again on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics to ensure that the two boxers at the centre of a major gender controversy are into their respective finals.
Advertisement Both were disqualified from last year’s world championships after failing gender eligibility tests but were cleared to compete in Paris. A former two-time world champion, Lin was given a warm reception as she entered the arena at Roland Garros, usually home to Grand Slam tennis but hosting the closing stages of the Olympic boxing.
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