Bravo to the brave women athletes who are standing up to trans madness

A quiet revolt is stirring in women’s sports: Female athletes are saying “enough” and refusing to play unfair match-ups against biologically male opponents.This season, woman volleyballers at the University of Wyoming, Utah State, the University of Nevada, Reno and Southern Utah have forfeited games against San Jose State instead of playing against a reportedly transgender athlete on the Spartans, Blaire Fleming.The Boise State squad not only forfeited twice during the regular season, it made the painful decision to sit out the Mountain West Conference semifinals game against the Spartans.

With coaches being fired for spelling out the issues here, the team’s statement still made it obvious: “Our team overcame forfeitures to earn a spot in the tournament field and fought for the win over Utah State in the first round on Wednesday.They should not have to forgo this opportunity while waiting for a more thoughtful and better system that serves all athletes.”Forcing women athletes, especially seniors playing their final seasons, to either play against biological males or give up any shot at a championship isn’t just unfair, it’s insane.

But make no mistake, this is a matter of safety, too.In multiple cases this year alone, transgender athletes have injured their female rivals during gameplay.

In October, Fleming spiked a ball into the face of San Diego State player Keira Herron, sending her flying to the ground.Female athletes have clearly had enough of being knocked around by typically taller, stronger male opponents.

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