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IOC transgender guidelines hailed but questions remain

AP
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard became the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics.

IOC gives sports new advice on transgender athlete rules

AP
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard became the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics.

Puberty not sole factor in transgender eligibility: IOC

Reuters
IOC has backed transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard's selection for the New Zealand team in the women's super-heavyweight 87+kg category.

Tokyo Olympics: IOC backs transgender weightlifter's selection, to review rules later

Reuters
IOC has backed transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard's selection for the New Zealand team in the women's super-heavyweight 87+kg category.

Tokyo 2020: Athletes mired in controversy ahead of Olympic Games

Amal John
Here are a few athletes who found themselves in the middle of a controversy in the runup to the Tokyo Games.

Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender Olympian after NZ weightlifting selection

Reuters
The New Zealand Olympic Committee said the International Weightlifting Federation had revised its qualifying due to the impact of COVID-19, putting Hubbard in the frame for Tokyo selection.

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard poised to become first transgender Olympian, NZOC draws criticism

Reuters
The New Zealand Olympic Committee said the International Weightlifting Federation had revised its qualifying due to the impact of COVID-19, putting Hubbard in the frame for Tokyo selection.

CWG’s first transgender competitor withdraws in tears after injury

AFP
When New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard created history by becoming the first openly transgender athlete to qualify for the Olympics, the news was met by equal parts of excitement and controversy.

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