Fencer takes knee in protest against transgender opponent

[BOP]

A fencer was disqualified from a women's competition in the United States after refusing to compete against a transgender opponent.

Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest after standing on the piste before her bout against Redmond Sullivan at the University of Maryland.

She was shown a black card and informed she would not be allowed to continue in the women's foil tournament.

International Fencing Federation (FIE) rules state a fencer is not permitted to refuse to fence another properly entered fencer for any reason.

USA Fencing, which enacted its transgender and non-binary policy in 2023, said: "The policy is based on the principle that everyone should have the ability to participate in sports and was based upon the research available of the day."

It added: "USA Fencing will always err on the side of inclusion, and we're committed to amending the policy as more relevant evidence-based research emerges, or as policy changes take effect in the wider Olympic and Paralympic movement."

Fencer disqualified for refusal to compete against transgender opponent

A women's fencer is disqualified from a competition in the United States after refusing to compete against a transgender opponent.

www.bbc.com

 

[SamSpade]

"Disqualified". My ass. It was a forfeit, and I respect that. She knew they would rule against her.
If transgenders were every bit the other sex - we would see trans MEN competing successfully in sports with MEN - which never ever happens.

When is this going to end? If you have a Y chormosome, it doesn't matter how many surgeries and hormones you take, you're a man.

 

[glhs837]

"Disqualified". My ass. It was a forfeit, and I respect that. She knew they would rule against her.
If transgenders were every bit the other sex - we would see trans MEN competing successfully in sports with MEN - which never ever happens.

When is this going to end? If you have a Y chormosome, it doesn't matter how many surgeries and hormones you take, you're a man.

She did forfeit that match. She was not allowed to fence anyone else in the competition, that's the disqualification. For being a bigot, I suppose is the excuse.

Of course, this idea that you can achieve most if not all of your testosterone fueled muscle mass then compete against women is BS.

 

[WingsOfGold]

Three cheers for the REAL chick with balls. this shiit will cease IF real girls follow her lead.
Can't wait when it happens in LPGA and wimmens professional basketball, tennis ect. Only THEN will it get serious notoriety.