Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard named in New Zealand teamGETTY IMAGES Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has been named to represent New Zealand. The selection of a transgender woman for the New Zealand weightlifting team is understood to be a first for New Zealand sport. Laurel Hubbard will represent her country in the 90kg+ women's category at this month's Australian international weightlifting event and is in line for selection for the NZ team for next year's Commonwealth Games. "They do not acknowledge in any way the gender identity of an athlete other than male or female; they're not described as transgender," Marshall told NZME. The New Zealand Olympic Committee will follow suit when considering Hubbard's possible selection for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia.

Source: Stuff March 03, 2017 18:33 UTC