The Canadian weightlifting coach set a record in women’s weightlifting competition after stating on March 25 that he identifies himself as a woman. Avi Silverberg lifted about 167 kg in competition. The Heroes Classic 2023 in Alberta, Canada, surpassed the previous record of 124kg held by transgender athlete Ann Andres, the paper said. New York Post.
Silverberg said she chose to enter the race to show her position against an organization that allows anyone who identifies as a woman to enter the competition.
The organizer of the event, the Canadian Powerlifting Union, understands that Silverberg “made fun of discriminatory policies” that allow competitors to compete for “gender identity and expression.” [com que se identificam]not sex or gender.
However, the competition registration policy states that “state-issued photo ID must be verified at the time of weight or equipment confirmation, including date of birth, place of birth, and gender at all competitions.”
It is still unknown if the weightlifting coach showed a government-issued ID that identified him as a woman, or if he was forced to show it.