BREAKING NEWS: Taiwan is trying to silence Fair Play For Women because we called their boxer "male".
Read the story here by @tom_morgs @Telegraph /1
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Read the story here by @tom_morgs @Telegraph /1
telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2024/08…
@Tom_Morgs @Telegraph More details here including our correspondence with the Taiwanese embassy and the UK Foreign office. /2
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The office of the Taiwanese ambassador, Vincent Yao, contacted us on Tuesday to express their “gravest concern” that we had chosen to “verbally attack a biological female” and asked that we “put an end to the act of spreading disinformation and harmful comments.” /3 
It is outrageous that Taiwan is trying to strong-arm a British women’s rights group raising genuine concerns regarding the safety of female athletes.
We have alerted the Foreign Office asking for advice and assistance. We are still awaiting a reply. /4
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We have alerted the Foreign Office asking for advice and assistance. We are still awaiting a reply. /4
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We have also replied to the Taiwanese Embassy asking them to confirm that Lin has XX chromosomes and the testosterone levels expected of a female to back up their claims that their boxer was a “biological female” /5
The Taiwanese authorities were unable to do, instead relying on the view of the IOC that Lin was eligible to compete in the female category as their proof.
These facts are not in dispute. Nor are they relevant /6
These facts are not in dispute. Nor are they relevant /6
Tests show Lin Yu Ting has male XY chromosomes. This evidence underpins our social media comments that “Lin is male”.
We have asked the Taiwanese embassy once again to send proof of their claim that Lin is a "biological female". We await their reply. /7
We have asked the Taiwanese embassy once again to send proof of their claim that Lin is a "biological female". We await their reply. /7
We will not be deleting any tweets. Lin is male.
The fact that a foreign government is trying to strong-arm a British civil society group for not going along with its propaganda should send shivers down the spine of anyone concerned with UK autonomy and freedom of thought and speech. /8
The fact that a foreign government is trying to strong-arm a British civil society group for not going along with its propaganda should send shivers down the spine of anyone concerned with UK autonomy and freedom of thought and speech. /8
https://x.com/fairplaywomen/status/1822359165634785558
You can help us to continue speaking up for women and girls in sport. If you value our voice you can support us by following us on social media, sharing articles from our website or donating here. /9
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And finally…. a quick reminder of what this male boxer from Chinese Taipei did in the ring /10
Male punching power /11
Does getting called “male” hurt more than a punch in the face? /12
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