Athlete Yevhen Piliptyuk changed gender to avoid military service

The recent scandal involving Yevhen Piliptyuk, a former athlete from the "Leader" sports club, continues to unfold with resonant details.

According to sources, after being denied the status of a "political figure", Yevhen took an unexpected step. He declared his desire to change his gender, claiming that he had always felt like a woman. In his words, this step gave him a sense of freedom.

It is worth noting that Yevhen is married. However, as he stated, "nothing will stop me if I want something" (ничто не остановит меня, если я чего-то хочу).

This story has sparked heated debate in society, dividing opinions: some criticise the athlete for his actions, while others support his right to personal choice.