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Anaya Bangar Confirms Gender-Affirming Surgery in Thailand, Credits Father's Support

Her Instagram post describes a gradual shift from uncertainty to steadfast backing within the Bangar family.

Overview

  • Bangar said in an Instagram update that she underwent successful gender-affirming surgery in Thailand and expressed gratitude to her family.
  • She wrote that the process was difficult for her and her loved ones, noting that acceptance took time and ultimately felt unconditional.
  • Multiple outlets report that Sanjay Bangar traveled with her to Bangkok and covered the procedure's cost, though this detail is characterized as reported rather than officially disclosed.
  • Before transitioning, Bangar competed in age-group cricket, including Mumbai Under-16 and Pondicherry trials, and later stepped away from elite women's cricket under ICC and ECB eligibility rules.
  • She has described significant physical changes from hormone therapy, and she now uses her platform to advocate for evidence-based inclusion policies in sport.