Having Had A Disability Since He Was Born And Is Now A Man, Aprilia Manganang Has Joined The TNI

KSAD General Andika Perkasa/Antara

JAKARTA - The former women's volleyball national team player from Indonesia, Aprilia Manganang, has now joined the TNI with the rank of second sergeant. Aprilia Manganang has now been confirmed as a boy.

Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) Andika Perkasa who confirmed Aprilia Manganang was a man from birth. This was done after a series of medical examinations.

"There is a male reproductive system in hypospadias. This happens quite often. So, it is even close to second place among the number of baby boys," General Andika Perkasa told reporters, Tuesday, March 9.

According to Andika, the results of the medical examination did not show a woman. Then, Aprila Manganang's internal organs also did not lead to women.

"Hormonal examination is also like that, the hormone testosterone is also measured so factually and scientifically we believe Sergeant Manganang has more male hormonal categories," said Andika.

Likewise with the results of the radiological examination. "The radiological examination also revealed the same thing," said Andika.

This medical examination was initially carried out at Wolter Mongisidi Hospital, Manado, North Sulawesi on February 3. But the limitations of the hospital made the Indonesian Army decide to bring Aprilia Manganang to Jakarta.

"I consulted to offer what we can help for him. Sgt Manganang apparently welcomed him with great excitement. Apparently this was what I had been waiting for so I presented the complete RSPAD team, we had a complete check at RSPAD using the health care we have, "said the Army Chief of Staff.

Aprilia Manganang was born in North Sulawesi, April 27, 1992. Manganang started playing volleyball when she was in junior high school and played basketball during high school.

However, he was more interested in playing volleyball. His career began when he joined the Alco Bandung team in 2011. Manganang then moved to BNI46 and Manokwari Valeria.

Furthermore, Aprilia joined the Jakarta Elektrik PLN and successfully won the Pertamina Proliga title for two consecutive seasons, namely in 2015 and 2016.

Aprilia's gender status was questioned when she joined the Indonesian Volleyball League in 2011 and 2013 because of her stout posture and strong strength.

While on the international stage, the Philippines volleyball national team coach had protested against Aprilia's gender at the 2015 SEA Games.