Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting secured the gold medal in the women’s 60kg boxing category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, marking a significant achievement two years after facing controversy over her gender eligibility at the Paris Olympics.

Yu-ting, who shares a history of the gender dispute with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif—both having been allowed to compete in Paris following eligibility reviews—had her status formally cleared earlier this year by World Boxing. At the Nishio Gymnasium, she dominated China’s Yang Chengyu with a 5-0 victory, relying on her reach advantage and counterpunching to succeed. This win represents Yu-ting’s second Asian Games gold medal, both earned in the 57kg division, though she competed at 60kg in this event.

Reflecting on her performance, Yu-ting described the competition as exceptionally challenging, noting that she found herself on the ground during each of her four bouts. “I’m like a newborn calf … or a little white rabbit that has wandered into a great forest,” she said, emphasizing the high caliber of her opponents. Chengyu, on the other hand, acknowledged difficulties adapting to Yu-ting’s taller stature and fighting style, stating that the unfamiliar distance disrupted her approach and potentially influenced the judges’ scoring.

In the women’s 75kg category, India’s Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her 29th birthday with a gold medal after defeating China’s Bao Ziyi. Borgohain, a silver medalist in the previous Asian Games, expressed pride in upgrading her medal, calling the victory a special gift to herself during her second appearance at the Games.

The boxing events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have showcased intense competition and notable storylines, as athletes contend not only with their opponents but also with the sport’s evolving eligibility rules and classifications.