Controversy Erupts as Two Boxers Win Olympic Gold Amid Gender Eligibility Debate

Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif's victories reignite discussions on gender policies in Olympic boxing, highlighting divisions within the sport's governing bodies.

Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan and Imane Khelif of Algeria won gold medals in their respective weight categories at the Paris Olympics.
Both boxers had been previously disqualified from the World Championships due to failing gender eligibility tests.
The International Olympic Committee allowed their participation, dismissing the International Boxing Association's gender test results as 'arbitrary'.
The debate has intensified calls for clearer gender eligibility criteria in Olympic sports.
The controversy has overshadowed other boxing events and raised questions about the sport's future in the Olympics.