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![Kiwi weightlifter to become first trans athlete to compete at Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kiwi weightlifter to become first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
Laurel Hubbard will make history at the Tokyo Olympics.
![Transgender athletes: Debates continue on whether it's 'fair' on others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Transgender athletes: Debates continue on whether it's 'fair' on others
In NZ under the Human rights act, its prohibited to discriminate on sexual orientation
!['A terrible joke': Belgian weightlifter slams Laurel Hubbard Olympic inclusion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'A terrible joke': Belgian weightlifter slams Laurel Hubbard Olympic inclusion
Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics.
![Covid-19 concerns see NZ Olympic doctors pull out of Tokyo games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Covid-19 concerns see NZ Olympic doctors pull out of Tokyo games
A handful of health specialists pulled out of the NZ team but have since been replaced.
![Tokyo under Covid emergency orders, 3 months before Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Tokyo under Covid emergency orders, 3 months before Olympics
Japan's third state of emergency includes shutdown orders across Tokyo.
!['Not a safe place at all': Medical experts unconvinced about holding Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Not a safe place at all': Medical experts unconvinced about holding Olympics
Organisers say they are mitigating the risks, but some medical experts aren't convinced.
![Kiwi rugby star who showed the naysayers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kiwi rugby star who showed the naysayers
Future rugby star was told being part-Chinese and small meant she wouldn't make it
![Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?
When will the Tokyo Olympics be held, if at all?
![Olympics bosses hit back after games cancellation report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Olympics bosses hit back after games cancellation report
IOC, local organisers push back after claim Japanese government ready to pull pin.
![Sarah Walker: Keeping the Olympic dream alive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Sarah Walker: Keeping the Olympic dream alive
Sarah Walker has been on a long and often bumpy road since the London Olympics in 2012.
![Transgender rule 'outdated': Researchers call for radical change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Transgender rule 'outdated': Researchers call for radical change
An Otago University study found it unfair for transwomen to compete against other women.
![New Zealand sporting greats receive honours at investiture ceremonies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
New Zealand sporting greats receive honours at investiture ceremonies
Four big names in NZ sport will be celebrated at investiture ceremonies today.
![Drug bust, calls for video ref - curling becomes controversial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Drug bust, calls for video ref - curling becomes controversial
Drug test result comes at worst possible time for Russia.
![Russians get life ban for Sochi Olympics doping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Russians get life ban for Sochi Olympics doping
Evidence came from former Russian drug tester chief now in witness protection
![Unfair games: 'A wound that won't heal'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Unfair games: 'A wound that won't heal'
Phil Taylor talks to a team member about the Olympics that were airbrushed from our history.
![Rio is broke after 2016 Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Rio is broke after 2016 Olympics
Rio de Janeiro was warned of the economic stresses an Olympics can place on a city - and now they are paying the price.
![NZ sending full team to Rio Paralympic Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
NZ sending full team to Rio Paralympic Games
NZ will still send a full team to compete at the Paralympic Games despite news of countries missing out because of a lack of money for the event.
![Committee says no ban as yet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Committee says no ban as yet
The New Zealand Olympic Committee says it has not been told of any plan to ban Russian athletes from Rio for doping.
![Auctioning off the Olympics?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Auctioning off the Olympics?
An obvious way around corruption would be to auction the host status for major sports events, writes Leonid Bershidsky.
![Paul Lewis: Which sport to cut and which to keep?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Paul Lewis: Which sport to cut and which to keep?
Elton John once spent $73 million in 20 months. "I'm not a nest egg kind of guy", was his explanation at the time.