My mother would scold me and order me to concentrate on my studies rather than focusing on such useless ideas,” says goalkeeper Silheibi W. “My parents were initially furious when I told them about our objective of forming this team. Such systemic bias against the trans community, on top of the existing societal discrimination, does little to quell the fear that has taken up permanent residence in the hearts of the parents of the players regarding the safety of their children. Additionally, in order to legally identify as a trans man or trans woman, they need to submit proof of gender-confirmation surgery to the government-leading them to become further embroiled in bureaucracy and red tape. According to this bill, all trans individuals have to compulsorily register with a district magistrate if they want to be officially recognised as transgender. India took a giant stride for the queer community in 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down Section 377 which criminalised homosexuality, but retreated back several steps by passing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) bill just a year later. OPPOSITES ATTRACT From left, on Thoi: Sweater vest, MARGN. My supervisor even grants me leave when practice sessions are unexpectedly scheduled,” he beams. But ever since we became famous as India’s first transgender football team, my co-workers and superiors have become more curious about what I do. “Initially, people weren’t really interested in knowing about what Ya-All does for inclusivity and representation. For midfielder Suma, a security guard at a three-star hotel in Imphal, acceptance arrived in the form of his superiors finally showing interest in his sporting talent.
has empowered them to command the kind of respect and approval they have always sought from society. Shoes, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTINĪlthough their nimble dribbles, clean tackles and overall nifty footwork may give the impression that they spend the bulk of their day training, the players actually have full-time jobs working in salons or tutoring students and often only find the time to practise on weekends. IN FOCUS: On Miller : Jumpsuit, ADIDAS X GUCCI.
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