IOC backs transgender weightlifter's selection for Tokyo, says to review rules later

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By Hardik in Sports
Updated 3 years ago

TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee on Saturday backed New Zealand's selection of transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard for the Tokyo Olympics despite criticism, saying that under the current rules - which will be reviewed in future - she can compete. Hubbard is set to become the first...

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