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Lin Yu-ting Advances to Asian Games Boxing Quarterfinals

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Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. Lin, a former Olympic gold medalist in the 57-kilogram division, is now competing in the 60-kg weight class.

2026 Asian Games: Lin Yu-ting Advances to Quarterfinals

REPORTER:  
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games, after defeating Viktoriya Grafeyeva from Kazakhstan.

Lin Yu-ting (BOXER):  
I always have the mindset of a challenger.  
After all, I'm in the 60 kg weight class.  
I went from 57 kg to 60kg.  
I'm a complete novice in the 60 kg weight class.  
How to make myself stronger and more powerful  
is a challenge I need to overcome.

REPORTER:  
Lin will next face North Korea's Won Un Gyong in the quarterfinals. Lin is a former Olympic gold medalist in the 57 kilogram division.