The echoes of the fight still linger final Olympic Games in Paris between Julia Szeremeta and Lin Yu-Ting. The Taiwanese turned out to be better, although some fans believe that due to the controversy regarding the determination of her gender, this boxer should not fight other women.
Julia Szeremeta revealed what she did when she heard about her final rival at the Olympic Games
The controversy surrounding Lin Yu-Ting grew after Umar Kremlov, head of the IBA federation, stated that she had failed hormonal tests and was therefore excluded from participating in the world championships. However, the IOC found these tests invalid and allowed the athlete to take part in the Olympic Games in Paris. There has been a lot of talk about Lin Tu-Ting since the beginning of the games. Of course, it became the loudest when she reached the final and faced Julia Szeremeta.
Now the Polish boxer revealed how she reacted to the fact that Lin Yu-Ting, about whom there was a lot of controversy and was loud, would be her rival.
– I didn't focus on what was happening on the Internet. I entered the fight purely as a sport. I didn't look at it in a way that this opponent didn't suit me and I didn't want to fight her. In fact, I wasn't even interested in the draw. I wasn't afraid of the Taiwanese woman. I am stress-free – admitted 21-year-old Szeremeta in an interview with Radio Lublin.
If results gender tests should be transparent in the world sports? – the journalist asked.
– Certainly, tests were carried out and gender tests as well. They don't do this to all players, for example I never did. The waiting time for such tests is at least three months, so we will know more in maybe half a year. Olympic gold? I don't think about it, but it would definitely taste different than in Paris – added Szeremeta.
The entire conversation, lasting three quarters of an hour, is possible see here.
A few days ago, coach Zeng Ziqiang also spoke out about the scandal with the Taiwanese. He has no doubt that his protégé should compete with other women, and discussing gender is pointless. – I have known Yu-Ting for a long time, the exercise schedule is prepared by me and adapted to her period. Whether Lin Yu-Ting is male or female is not the issue, that needs to be talked about at all, said the boxer's coach.
Lin Yu-Ting already has six international titles. In addition to the Olympic gold, she won the World Championships twice and the Asian Championships the same number of times. In addition, she won the Asian Games once.