Lesbian Filipino boxer dedicates silver medal to LGBT+ community

Philippine boxer Nesthy Petecio has dedicated her historic Olympic triumph to the LGBT+ community after becoming the country’s first female boxer to win a medal.

Ms Petecio, who was defeated by Japan’s Sena Irie in the women’s featherweight competition on Tuesday, called on LGBT+ individuals to “go forward” and fight for their rights after finishing in silver.

According to a translation of her speech, the lesbian athlete told reporters that her silver medal win was “for the LGBTQ community,” ESPN reported.