TikTok documentary series TransAthletica tackles trans rights and inclusion in sport, drawing on varied trans perspectives that are often sidelined. This clip uses grounded personal testimony to unpack a contentious question in an accessible way.

In a landscape where trans athletes have faced intense public scrutiny, it has been suggested that a third competition category, in addition to male and female, should be created: 'Category X'. After a refresher from host and former badminton champion Rudy Rigg, the clip cuts to commentary from Texan powerlifter Angel Flores. Her matter-of-fact, conversational tone delves into the complexities of competing in a category with limited athletes and paltry financial support. A montage of Angel lifting weights in the gym underscores the stakes: her clear athletic prowess clashes with societal limits.

Angel's commentary contributes to ongoing conversations about fairness, the barriers faced by trans athletes, and how age-old sporting institutions can evolve to reflect the diversity of their athletes.