Taiwan’s gender row boxer Lin takes bronze medal at Asian championships
Lin Yu-ting wins a medal in her first competitive fight since a gender eligibility row overshadowed her Olympic win.

Lin Yu-ting wins a medal in her first competitive fight since a gender eligibility row overshadowed her Olympic win.





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