Another Blow Dealt to Transgender Athletes

By
Mike Fishmore
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OPINION | This article contains the author's opinion.

In an official decision by the international governing body of angling sports, male-born anglers are prohibited from participating in women’s categories.

The decision follows a controversy where the England ladies’ angling team refused to participate in the world championships due to a decision allowing a transgender man to compete in the women’s category.

It’s no secret that biological males have a significant physical advantage over females as a result of testosterone and puberty. On average, men carry significantly more upper and lower body muscle compared to women. (Trending: Trump Makes The Biggest Promise Of His Political Career)

Prof Ugo Claudio Matteoli, the president of the Confédération Internationale de la Pêche Sportive (international sport fishing confederation), said, “In line with the recent debates wondering around the question whether it is fair to let transgender [women] participate in female competitions, we have finally concluded that this eventuality is absolutely discriminatory, especially in those disciplines where the physical strength can make a difference.”

Wendy Metcalfe, a member of the UK team, said, “It means so much to me that you took this on for us when so many were not interested.” And, “I cannot stop smiling and really cannot thank you enough.”

“You are a wonderful team of England’s leading ladies in all that you do, and I’m honoured and very, very happy to know you all,” Baroness Nicholson said.

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