The weightlifter Avi Silverberg sparked controversy in Canada after competing in a women’s competition and breaking the country’s record in the women’s bench press. The athlete came forward as a woman to protest against regulations that allow athletes to compete in women’s disciplines in the North American country. His goal was also to take the record of Anne Andresa trans weightlifter.
Silverberg entered the contest ‘Classic Hero 2023’ In alberta according to the rules: only one person must identify as a woman when registering to participate in the women’s category of the tournament. The weightlifter broke the women’s record in the over 84 kg category by lifting more than 167 kg.
Anne Andres explodes against him
Silverberg flouted tournament politics by unofficially breaking the event’s women’s world record. For her part, trans athlete Anne Andres, a former record holder, hit out hard at Silverberg, calling out the weightlifting coach of the Canadian team “cowardly and intolerant”. He also called his claims “malicious.”
The video of the moment was viralized by ICONS (Independent Women’s Sports Council). We see how Avi Silverberg competes in the women’s category to the surprise of those present.
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