Recent discussions and events have intensified the debate over transgender athletes participating in women's sports. Representative Greg Steube announced a bill aimed at prohibiting biological men from competing in women's sports recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee. This legislative move reflects a broader sentiment echoed by over 100 British sportswomen, as reported by GBNEWS, expressing opposition to trans athletes competing in their categories, citing fears of career repercussions for speaking out. A BBC survey of elite British sportswomen revealed that over 70% oppose competing with trans women, with 104 against and 11 for transgender athletes in female competitions, highlighting the issue's divisiveness. Additionally, the survey found that more than a third of respondents considered quitting sports due to financial strains, earning less than the minimum wage, exacerbated by the cost of living crisis. The controversy further escalated when a man identifying as a woman won both the men's and women's dart championships in the same week, leading to two players boycotting international duty in protest. The split also revealed 96 individuals fearful of expressing their views, fearing reprisal and abuse.
MEN HAVE NO PLACE IN WOMENS SPORTS Last week saw Beau Graves the female darts sensation from #Doncasterisgreat beaten by a trans-identifying male. Beau (20) is the back-to-back two-time ladies' world champion having won the 2022 @DartsWDF World Darts Championship and 2023 WDF… https://t.co/MvqCDYmnOz
British elite sportswomen surveyed by the BBC were overwhelmingly opposed to transgender women competing in female competitions Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/3gD7XV1zNT
Over 70% of UK elite sportswomen in BBC survey against competing with trans women https://t.co/y1PvepRoiJ
BBC Survey of 143 Female and "applicable" Male athletes who ID as women: How comfortable do you feel about transgender athletes competing in female categories in your sport? 7.7% (11) Comfortable 72.7% (104) Uncomfortable 19.5% (28) Neutral/No answer https://t.co/a14NNjMF1b
Two darts players boycott international duty because of trans team-mate - 'Feel ashamed' https://t.co/MGpNwLQZzV
Over 100 British sportswomen oppose trans athletes competing in their category - 'Career over if you speak' https://t.co/GXpeTmtmAF
The split (104 against, 11 for) is broadly similar to what rugby, athletics, swimming and cycling found when asking women their views on TW in sport. The concerning number is the 96 who feel they can't express a view & are fearful of reprisal & abuse. https://t.co/qhbeqddMwL
Imagine chasing top medals and trophies for Great Britain while earning less than the minimum wage. More than a third of 143 respondents in a BBC study of elite British sportswomen said they have considered giving up sport because of the cost of living crisis. More here 👇
A man who identifies as a woman won the men’s and women’s dart championships in the same week. https://t.co/6U9lbePDN7
*on men competing in women's sports https://t.co/jW2r8reXUw
It’s a sad day in our country where we must pass laws that say biological men can’t compete in women’s sports. This should be common sense. My bill will prohibit any governing body recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) from allowing men to participate in any athletic… https://t.co/Z6tx379vzQ