Yu-Ting Lin

Taiwanese female boxer Lin Yu-ting won the gold medal in the 51-kilogram category at the World Youth and Junior Women’s Boxing Championships held in Bulgaria, becoming one of the pioneers in Taiwan's women’s boxing scene. In 2018, she claimed gold in the 54-kilogram event at the World Women’s Boxing Championships in India, marking the first time Taiwan won a championship at the World Boxing Championships. In the 2019 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, Lin Yu-ting continued her outstanding performance by securing the gold medal in the 57-kilogram category, and in 2022, she won her second career gold medal at the World Women’s Boxing Championships held in Turkey.

With extraordinary perseverance, Lin Yu-ting overcame challenges and ultimately defeated her Polish opponent Julia Selinmeta 5-0 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first gold medal winner in Taiwan’s Olympic boxing history, bringing further glory to Taiwan. Her story of struggle inspires countless young boxers and sports enthusiasts, becoming a symbol of Taiwan’s Iron Fist.