World Boxing Championships: Sex Eligibility Policy explained — why India's women boxers had to clear it

World Boxing Championships: Sex Eligibility Policy explained — why India's women boxers had to clear it

 03:03 04/09/2025

All ten Indian female boxers, including Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen, have been cleared to compete at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. This clearance follows successful genetic sex eligibility testing, a new requirement by World Boxing. The Indian team underwent advanced FISH-based testing at NIS Patiala, with certificates verified by WB's medical committee.
World Championships: Indian women boxers clear genetic sex testing for eligibility

World Championships: Indian women boxers clear genetic sex testing for eligibility

 01:03 04/09/2025

Ahead of the World Championships in Liverpool, all ten Indian women boxers, including prominent names like Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen, have successfully cleared the mandatory genetic sex testing as required by World Boxing. The boxers underwent advanced FISH-based testing at their training camp to determine their eligibility.
World Boxing Championships: Amid gender row, Olympic gold medallist boxer Lin Yu-ting pulls out

World Boxing Championships: Amid gender row, Olympic gold medallist boxer Lin Yu-ting pulls out

 06:03 02/09/2025

Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting will not compete in the upcoming world championships in Liverpool due to uncertainty surrounding World Boxing's mandatory sex testing policy. Despite submitting test results, Taiwan's boxing association received no response, leading to concerns about Lin's eligibility and prompting her withdrawal from the competition. This decision follows previous controversies and scrutiny regarding Lin's gender.
'I am addicted to boxing and still hungry for more medals': Lovlina Borgohain sets sights on World Championships

'I am addicted to boxing and still hungry for more medals': Lovlina Borgohain sets sights on World Championships

 04:03 31/08/2025

Lovlina Borgohain, determined to add another Olympic medal to her collection, is set to make her international comeback at the World Championships in Liverpool after a break following the Paris Games. The bronze medalist, who contemplated retirement, was motivated by her performance in Paris and is eager to compete under the new global governing body, World Boxing.
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