Hergie Bacyadan: Filipino Trans Boxer to Make Historic Olympic Debut
Subhead: Trans boxer Hergie Bacyadan is set for an historic Olympic debut in Paris as he competes in the women's boxing division.
The International Olympic Committee has paved the way for two boxers who previously failed gender eligibility tests to fight in Paris.
Hergie Bacyadan, a Filipino trans boxer, will make his Olympic debut in Paris, making history as the first openly trans boxer to compete in the Games. Bacyadan, who previously failed a gender eligibility test, will compete in the women's boxing division after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) changed its rules to allow transgender athletes to compete.
Bacyadan's story is an inspiring one. He began boxing at a young age, but his career was put on hold when he came out as trans. He was forced to undergo hormone therapy and surgery in order to compete in the men's division, but he was ultimately disqualified after failing a gender eligibility test.
Bacyadan's disqualification sparked a debate about the IOC's gender eligibility rules. The IOC eventually changed its rules to allow transgender athletes to compete, and Bacyadan is now set to make history in Paris.
Bacyadan's story is a reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to compete in sports. He is an inspiration to transgender athletes everywhere, and his story is sure to leave a lasting impression on the world.
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