The Winter Olympics are now officially open, according to top newswire LGBTQIA Nation.

Elis Lundholm, a 24-year-old freestyle mogul skier for Sweden, is set to compete in the women's category at the Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment as the first openly transgender athlete to do so. Lundholm, who is a transgender man, has stated he has "always been treated well" by his fellow competitors.

Despite this support, Lundholm acknowledges that his increased profile on the national stage will inevitably attract hate. "Of course it’s something I thought about," he told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. "You can hear the voices out there. But then I do my thing and don’t give a damn." His resilient attitude has been described by Outsports as "pitch-perfect and inspiring."

His participation follows the International Ski & Snowboard Federation's (FIS) policy, which bars athletes with an SRY gene—typically found on the Y chromosome—from women's competitions. While rules for transgender men are perceived as more lenient, it is widely speculated that Lundholm competes in the women's category as he has not undergone hormone therapy.

The situation has drawn mixed reactions. Anti-trans campaigner Jamie Reed appeared to celebrate Lundholm's placement in the women's category, writing "This is a good thing," after misgendering him repeatedly. Conversely, some conservative voices have expressed hostility. One account, The American Girl, posted a transphobic message hoping Lundholm would lose, while misidentifying his gender.

Within the transgender community, advocates have mixed feelings. Many are pleased for Lundholm's visibility but are frustrated that he must compete with women. A comment on Reddit lamented that progress is now seen as "trans people misgendering themselves." Another struck a more celebratory tone, asserting that "Trans people competing and being out is still resistance."

As the Games proceed, Lundholm's historic participation continues to fuel complex debates on gender, sport, and inclusion.