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World Boxing announced that an appeal process initiated by the Chinese Taipei Boxing Association (CTBA) on behalf of Lin Yu-ting, conducted under its mandatory sex testing policy, has been completed.
The test detects a specific gene that World Boxing states "reveals the presence of the Y chromosome, which is an indicator of male biological sex."
World Boxing's policy includes an appeal process allowing boxers who test positive for the SRY gene to submit an appeal with supporting medical evidence.
Following an initial test in 2025, the CTBA began the appeal process and provided a series of medical documents.
"The World Boxing Medical Committee reviewed the medical documentation and determined that the boxer is female and eligible to compete in the female category," the organization said.
Tom Dielen, secretary general of World Boxing, commented: "We recognize this has been a difficult period for the boxer and the CTBA. We appreciate their approach to the appeal process and their acknowledgment of World Boxing's requirement to ensure that its eligibility policy, designed to uphold safety and sporting integrity, is correctly implemented and followed."
The CTBA issued a statement saying: "This is a tremendous relief for Lin Yu-ting. We are pleased that World Boxing's independent medical experts thoroughly reviewed all evidence and confirmed that she has been female since birth, meeting the requirements with no competitive advantage, thereby securing her rightful place in the women's category.
"We acknowledge World Boxing's responsibility to uphold safety and fairness in competition and appreciate the professional and rigorous manner in which this matter was handled."
Earlier this year, Algeria's Khelif said she would be willing to take World Boxing's new sex test if it would allow her to defend her title at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The CTBA added: "Lin Yu-ting's return marks a significant moment for both her career and the broader sporting community, reinforcing the principles of fairness, transparency, and athlete welfare in international boxing."
Lin has now been registered to compete in the upcoming Asian Boxing Championships, scheduled to take place in Mongolia from March 29 to April 10.
