OLYMPICS/Boxer Lin Yu-ting tears up, vows to keep fighting after Olympic gold win
08/11/2024 07:10 AM
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting (林郁婷) broke down in tears after winning her country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in boxing on Saturday, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support she received from the people of Taiwan.
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