Trans boxer Hergie Bacyadan set for historic Olympic debut in Paris
Filipino boxer to compete in women's division despite facing gender-eligibility claim
Bacyadan will be the first openly transgender boxer to compete in the Olympics
Filipino boxer Hergie Bacyadan is set to make history at the Paris 2024 Olympics as he competes in the women's boxing division. Bacyadan, who is transgender, will be the first openly transgender boxer to compete in the Games.
Bacyadan's journey to the Olympics has been a challenging one. In 2021, he faced a gender-eligibility claim from the International Boxing Association (AIBA). However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) overruled AIBA and allowed Bacyadan to compete in the women's division.
Bacyadan's story is an inspiration to transgender athletes around the world. He is proof that anything is possible if you have the courage to be yourself.
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