2024-08-06 19:02:34
“The two female boxers (Lin Yu Ting and Imane Khelif – n.r.) were born with an abnormality and this gives them an advantage. It cannot be equaled by a woman. That’s how I know, and the medical specialists will tell what the exact situation is.”
This was stated by national player Svetlana Kamenova after returning to Bulgaria from the Olympics. In Paris, she stepped down after a highly controversial judge’s decision against Taiwan’s Lin.
“I feel great. I’m going home to friends, family, loved ones.
After the second round, I thought the match was slightly in my favor, so I wanted the gloves off – because I didn’t think the result was that way.
At that point, at that emotional stage, I thought I was winning those two rounds. I scored even more clean shots in the third round. Rather, it demotivated me that after the second round it was 5:0 for her (Lin Yu Tin), and I didn’t think that was the case,” commented Kamenova, who was adamant that she would not give up.
“I can’t say. That’s how they judged, that’s what they did, I don’t know,” answered Kamenova, when she was asked why the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed the two female boxers into the ring.
Due to not meeting the gender criteria, Lynn and Heliffe were not allowed to participate in the World Cup last year.
“All the talk before the match certainly affected me, There is no other way. In such a situation, one is extremely susceptible mentally. You are preparing to give your best, you need maximum mobilization. It is normal for such things to unfocus you.” , Kamenova also said,
