The athlete met all the qualification criteria
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard who was born male but transitioned to female in her 30s, has been selected as the first transgender
Olympic athlete.
The officials made a groundbreaking call on “a highly sensitive and complex issue” saying the athlete met all the qualification criteria for transgender athletes and will participate in the Tokyo Olympics
The 43-year-old will be a medal contender when she competes in the women’s super heavyweight category on 2 August. But Hubbard’s inclusion will also frustrate those who believe she has an unfair advantage over her rivals, having gone through male puberty before transitioning in 2012.
