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Japanese Footballer Kumi Yokoyama Comes Out As Transgender Man

Seven years ago, Yokoyama underwent breast removal surgery according to a report by the Indian Express. The surgery, however, did not include any hormonal treatment as that could have manipulated the dope test results. 

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Kumi Yokoyama, a Japanese football player who plays for Washington Spirit and Japan national team, came out as a transgender man recently. They said, "When my girlfriend said there was no reason for me to stay closeted, it really hit me."

The 27-year-old who goes by the pronouns they/them revealed that her stay in the United States and Germany made it easier for them to deal with their identity and be comfortable with it.

After coming out, as a transgender man, they said that they want to help raise awareness in their home country.

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