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David Thibodeau speaks with Jessica Platt about her experience as a trans athlete and how we can make sports more inclusive.

Jessica Platt is a retired professional ⁠ice hockey⁠ player and an advocate for ⁠transgender⁠ rights. She played for the ⁠Toronto Furies⁠ in the ⁠Canadian Women's Hockey League⁠ (CWHL) and was the first transgender woman to play in the league. She is an advocate for transgender inclusion in sport.

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About Sports for Social Impact

Sports for Social Impact explores the power that sport has to create a positive impact in society. Sport for development & peace is a versatile tool that can be used to tackle many social, environmental & economic challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals. The hope is that these conversations and ideas will help achieve the maximum benefit of sport in our society. Hosted by David Thibodeau. 

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Sustainable Development Goals
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