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Transgender Athlete Barred from Australian Women’s Basketball League

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Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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4/18/2023|Updated: 4/18/2023
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Transgender athlete Lexi Rodgers has been barred from playing in the NBL1 South women’s basketball league in the Australian state of Victoria.

The decision was handed down by an expert panel after former NBA star Andrew Bogut broke the news of Rodgers’ involvement.

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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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