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Boxing: Lin Yu-ting Defeats World Champion, Reaches WB Cup Semifinals

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting defeated the world champion and advanced to the semifinals of the WB Cup in China.
  • Lin secured at least a bronze medal, boosting her confidence for the upcoming Asian Games.
  • She will face a strong Chinese opponent in the semifinals, a key test before the Asian Games.

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting delivered a powerful performance on the Dragon Boat Festival, defeating Brazilian world champion Rebeca Santos 5-0 to reach the semifinals of the WB Cup in Guiyang. This victory guarantees her at least a bronze medal and bolsters her confidence as she prepares for the Asian Games in September.

Lin, who moved up to the 60kg class after winning Olympic gold in 2024, secured her place in the final four after a strong showing at the Asian Championships in April. In her quarterfinal match against Santos, a formidable opponent and last year's world champion, Lin initially felt out her opponent before taking control. She led 3-2 after the first round and dominated the subsequent rounds, capitalizing on an opponent's penalty deduction to secure a decisive 5-0 victory.

"I am very happy to celebrate this victory for myself and the team during the Dragon Boat Festival," Lin stated. She noted her growing ability to adapt to stronger opponents in the 60kg division. Her next challenge is a semifinal bout against China's Yang Wenjun, a world champion in 2023 and a potential rival for the Asian Games. Lin and her coach, Tseng Tzu-chiang, are preparing for a tough fight against the Chinese contender.

I am very happy to celebrate this victory for myself and the team during the Dragon Boat Festival.

— Lin Yu-tingLin Yu-ting's reaction to her victory and its timing during the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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