Taiwan's Boxing Sensation Lin Yuting Advances to Gold Medal Match Amidst Controversy at Paris Olympics

2024.08.09 11:03 Taipei time

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After Lin Yuting was determined to advance to the gold medal match, she proceeded to hug coach Zeng Ziqiang, which moved many Taiwanese viewers. (Provided by the Chinese Olympic Games)

“Taiwan Boxing Queen” Lin Yuting did very well at the Paris Olympics On the 8th, she won the judges’ favor 5-0 in the women’s 57kg boxing semi-finals, defeating the Turkish boxer who happened to be the anchor of Father’s Day Wei Chuyu was in During the broadcast, he exclaimed, “The best Father’s Day gift for the self-improvement coaches in Taiwan.” After that, some netizens pointed out that Lin learned boxing to protect his mother who suffered long-term domestic violence from his father. In response to this, Wei responded on social media and said that when she returns, “I will express my condolences to her personally at some point. If she feels offended, I will definitely apologize to her 100% sincerely.”

Although Lin Yuting has recently faced gender controversy, she still has her sights set on the competition She did very well in the semi-finals, beating the Turkish player by multiple attacks in a row, which forced her opponent to resist. she won the judges’ favor 5-0 and successfully advanced to the final gold medal match.

This game happened to be Father’s Day. After that, many netizens said with displeasure that Lin Yuting chose to take up boxing, partly because her mother had been subjected to domestic violence by her father for a long time and she wanted to take up boxing. used to protect her mother.
Wei Chuyu responded to yesterday’s “Threads” post, stressing that he did not intend to reveal Lin Yuting’s bad childhood memories. road, and there are still many people in Taiwan who treat Yuting as elders and senior officials who treat their own daughters are all looking forward to Yu Ting making history for Taiwan on 8/8 2024.”
Wei Chuyu also mentioned for him, that Lin Yuting is the daughter of Taiwan, the pride of Taiwan, and the light of Taiwan. “”, Tangtang won the prestigious gold medal in the ring.
In response to criticism and advice from many netizens, Wei Chuyu emphasized that although Lin Yuting’s social connections and groups were closed during the Olympics, he sent a message to the other party, “When Yuting comes back, I will find time . to express my condolences to her personally.

Finally, Wei Chuyu repeated that he did not intend to cause her trouble, “Everyone is dissatisfied with me, and I humbly accept the criticism.” However, he hopes that everyone will return their focus to the boxing ring first, because Lin Tha still has Yuting’s most important match. Lin Yu-ting.”
Wei Chuyu responded to criticism from netizens, affirming “at this time I just want to express my self-improvement as a coach, just like Yu Ting’s father on the boxing road, and there are still many elders and senior officials in Taiwan who treat Yu Ting as their own daughter.” (Taken from Wei Chuyu threads)
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