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Foreign, gay rugby player in Hong Kong finds acceptance in local sports community

Andersen Xia

As the only openly gay and non-Cantonese-speaking rugby player in the Hong Kong City Club, Alessandro Calanca from Italy found his experience more about acceptance and genuine camaraderie than isolation or mistreatment. He shares his story hoping for a more inclusive community that encourages people to be who they truly are.

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