Transgender Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Makes Controversial Olympic Debut

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Source: Tom Parmenter, news.sky.com, August 1, 2021

Critics have argued that her inclusion is unfair on other competitors.

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has praised Olympics organisers for allowing her to compete in the Games ahead of her controversial debut in the 87kg category.

Hubbard is the first openly transgender athlete to compete in an individual sport in the 125-year history of the Games and said: “The Olympic Games are a global celebration of our hopes, our ideals and our values.

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