Martina Navratilova calls out gender controversy boxer Lin Yu-Ting for illegal “rabbit punch” against Yildiz Kahraman at Paris Olympics
Martina Navratilova was unhappy with the referee after an illegal punch was thrown during women's 57kg boxing semifinal at the Paris Olympics.
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The boxing controversy continues at the Paris Olympics after Martina Navratilova called out Lin Yu-Ting in a gender row for illegal punches in her recent boxing match. Despite facing a lot of scrutiny for her gender, the Chinese Taipei boxer is now in the women’s 57kg final after a semifinal win over Yildiz Kahraman.
Yu-Ting and the Tunisian gave their best to secure a place in the final. However, there was one particular incident in the match that got the already disappointed fans furious at the Yu-Ting.
Yu-Ting was seen trying to land a couple of blows on Kahraman, who was trying to bring the attack to her opponent but ended up getting stuck in the corner. Yu-Ting followed up with a couple of punches (“Rabbit Punch”) on the back of the Tunisian’s head. Though it was deemed an illegal move the referee did not do anything about it.
The video of the incident circulated online and Martina Navratilova was quick to comment on it. She took a dig at the referee for missing an illegal hit during the match.
Apparently it’s called a rabbit punch and it is illegal. Ref was asleep I guessMartina Navratilova saidd on X
Apparently it’s called a rabbit punch and it is illegal. Ref was asleep I guess https://t.co/AzeS7Ced2i
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) August 8, 2024
Though Kahraman lost the match, she gave it her best. She was the more aggressive boxer and took the fight to her opponent till the very end.
Yildiz Kahraman had commendable words for her opponent despite the loss
Tunisian boxer Yildiz Kahraman might have lost her semifinal bout against Lin Yu-Ting, but that did not stop her from praising her opponent. Although her voice was very hoarse while she spoke to the reporter after the match, she took time to praise her opponent.
The opponent is very strong and has pushed me hard, so the fatigue is normal.The opponent is a respectable one.Yildiz Kahraman said
Nevertheless, the women’s 57kg final will see the two controversial boxers, Yu-Ting and Imane Khelif, fight it out for the gold medal.
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