NS Rebecca Catherine QuinnMidfielder for the women’s soccer team Canada, the opening game of the Olympic tournament had a higher emotional charge than its previous Olympic performances.
Queen He went down in history as the first transgender athlete to compete in Olympic Games In the 1-1 draw on Wednesday between Canada NS Japan en Sapporo.
“I’m proud to see you”Queen“In the squad and in my credit,” the player said on her Instagram account. “It saddens me to know that there have been Olympic athletes who cannot live their truth. I am optimistic about the changes. Changes in laws, changes in rules, structures and situations.”
Queen, who announced her transgender status last year, was a member of the Canadian team that won the bronze medal in Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
“I am aware of the facts,” he said. Queen. “Transgender girls are not allowed in sports. Transgender women face discrimination and prejudice when trying to achieve their Olympic dreams. The battle is never ending… I will celebrate when we are all here.”
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