In a heart-wrenching moment at the Paris Olympics, Uzbekistani boxer Sitora Turdibekova was seen in tears as she exited the ring following her loss to Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting.
The match was intense, with Turdibekova enduring a series of harsh blows and ultimately losing on points. Her emotional departure from the ring highlighted the personal toll of the defeat.
Turdibekova’s tears were not the only drama unfolding at the event.
Lin Yu-ting, a two-time world and Asian Championships gold medalist with a record of 40 wins and 14 losses, was one of the athletes previously disqualified from the Women’s Boxing World Championships due to a gender eligibility test.
After the match, Turdibekova chose not to shake hands with Yu-ting, further emphasizing the tension.
Recent Controversies and Eligibility Issues
The spotlight on eligibility controversies intensified following Lin’s victory.
This came on the heels of a contentious women’s welterweight bout where Algeria’s Imane Khelif defeated Italian boxer Carini.
The match was marked by Carini’s sudden abandonment after taking two significant hits, leaving her in tears and raising questions about the bout’s fairness.
IBA and IOC Disputes
The International Boxing Association (IBA), embroiled in governance issues and stripped of its recognition, had previously disqualified both Khelif and Lin from the World Championships.
Lin, who had secured a bronze medal before being stripped of it, was affected by these decisions, which were not appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The IBA’s decision followed tests indicating that both athletes might have competitive advantages over other female competitors. This led to criticisms from the IBA against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for what they perceived as differing and problematic regulations.
IOC’s Response and Current Regulations
In response, the IOC defended the Paris 2024 boxing competition’s regulations, asserting that all participating athletes meet the required eligibility and medical standards.
They criticized the IBA’s abrupt disqualifications and emphasized that the current rules are in line with those used in previous Olympics.
IOC spokesperson Mark Adams condemned the ongoing controversy as a “witch hunt,” urging for a more measured approach and clarifying that the rules in place have been consistent with those from the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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