Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi says it isn't fair for transgender athletes to compete with female athletes. Samoa's Prime Minister is appealing to the Pacific Games Council to address concerns around the eligibility of transgender athletes. The issue has been ignited by Kiwi transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard winning three medals at the latest Pacific Games, which finished at the weekend. READ MORE:* Hubbard wins gold at Pacific Games* Hubbard's fight to keep name secret* Hubbard back on international stage* Hubbard returns after shocking injury* Hubbard injured, out of Comm Games* Laurel Hubbard 'deserves NZ support'Malielegaoi said it was unfair on female competitors. DAM MULLAN/GETTY IMAGES New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard won two gold medals and a silver at the recent Pacific Games.

Source: Stuff July 22, 2019 08:26 UTC