A transgender weightlifter's Olympic dream has sparked an existential debate about what it means to be female
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Advocates for greater diversity in sport say that level of backlash shows the fight for inclusion isn't over. And, rather than damaging women's sport, creating better policies for diversity can help all women.
The publicity-shy weightlifter is set to be the first openly transgender athlete ever to compete at the Olympics, and her inclusion has generated a fierce debate on gender, sexism and sport. To her supporters, the 43-year-old's selection is a decades-in-the-making milestone that exemplifies the Olympic spirit of inclusion and could inspire other transgender athletes who are underrepresented in sport at all levels.More Related News