Trans athletes should be allowed to play women's sports, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley

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South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley Advocates for Inclusion of Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

 

Ahead of her team's NCAA Tournament championship game, South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley expressed her support for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, signaling her readiness to face any potential backlash.

 

During a news conference, Staley responded affirmatively when asked by a reporter whether she believes transgender athletes should be included in women's sports. She emphasized that individuals who identify as women should have the opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of their gender assigned at birth.

 

Staley's remarks come amidst ongoing debates surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports, with critics arguing that transgender women may have physical advantages over cisgender women. However, Staley's stance aligns with principles of inclusivity and equality, advocating for equal opportunities for all athletes.

 

While Staley was forthcoming with her support for transgender inclusion, Iowa coach Lisa Bluder declined to address the same question, emphasizing her focus on the upcoming game.

 

The issue of transgender athletes in sports has garnered significant attention in recent years, with a small number openly competing in college sports. Despite this, controversies have arisen, such as the lawsuit filed by college swimmers and volleyball players against the NCAA over transgender athlete Lia Thomas' participation in the 2022 national swimming championships.

 

In response to the growing debate, some states have enacted legislation banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports teams. However, a proposal by the Biden administration seeks to prohibit such blanket bans, highlighting the complexity of the issue.

 

South Carolina's General Assembly, under Republican control, passed laws restricting instruction on gender identity and sexuality in schools and banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams. Similarly, Iowa implemented its own legislation addressing transgender participation in sports.

 

Despite the potential for criticism, Staley remained steadfast in her support for transgender inclusion, acknowledging the likelihood of facing backlash but reaffirming her commitment to advocating for equality in sports.

 

As discussions surrounding transgender inclusion in sports continue, Staley's stance underscores the importance of promoting inclusivity and ensuring that all athletes have the opportunity to compete, regardless of their gender identity.

 

08.04.24

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[thaibeachlovers]

16 minutes ago, Social Media said:

During a news conference, Staley responded affirmatively when asked by a reporter whether she believes transgender athletes should be included in women's sports. She emphasized that individuals who identify as women should have the opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of their gender assigned at birth.

One has to ask why she believes that. A "trans" male is still a male genetically, regardless of whether they just wear a dress or get their male bits cut off.

If "trans" can play in women's sports why bother having women's sports at all?

There is no dispute about a female "trans" playing in a male sport, because they pose zero threat to real men.

[JonnyF]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Staley's remarks come amidst ongoing debates surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports, with critics arguing that transgender women may have physical advantages over cisgender women. However, Staley's stance aligns with principles of inclusivity and equality, advocating for equal opportunities for all athletes.

 

Cisgender women? What a revolting term.   Why not just call them real women, since that is what they are.

 

The only trans people that should be able to play women's sport are trans men. Since they are biologically female. Strangely, you don't seem to get many trans men wanting to play in men's sport. Tends to be trans women wanting to play in women's sport. Funny that... It's almost like they want an unfair advantage.

 

[RuamRudy]

Those who were physically born male should not be competing in women's sporting events, even if they have fully transitioned. Most likely they will have retained the physical traits of being born male, giving them a genetic advantage over those who were born female. This should be adopted as a universal ruling by all sporting bodies and this stupid and divisive debate put to bed once and for all. 

[KhunLA]

Simple solutions, keep the 2 'sex' competition, birth male/female, OR, everyone compete against everyone, if really want to be fair.  Best person wins.   

 

 

[JonnyF]

7 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Simple solutions, keep the 2 'sex' competition, birth male/female, OR, everyone compete against everyone, if really want to be fair.  Best person wins.   

 

 

 

Dave Chappelle's skits on trans issues are hilarious.

 

Lucky he's not Scottish or he'd probably be doing a 7 stretch. Although on the plus side, at least he'd be able to wear a dress to court, call himself Davina and qualify to serve it in a women's prison. 

[Chomper Higgot]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

During a news conference, Staley responded affirmatively when asked by a reporter whether she believes transgender athletes should be included in women's sports.

Do we have a verifiable transcript, because I see absolutely nothing wrong with this statement:

 

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

She emphasized that individuals who identify as women should have the opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of their gender assigned at birth.

We need the actual question and the full response.

[Chomper Higgot]

55 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Simple solutions, keep the 2 'sex' competition, birth male/female, OR, everyone compete against everyone, if really want to be fair.  Best person wins.   

Just add a category for transgender.

 

Jobs a good ‘un.

[KhunLA]

11 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Just add a category for transgender.

 

Jobs a good ‘un.

It's all about the money, and can't see a 'trans' sport organization being profitable.

 

If the trans keep competing in Woman's Sport, that will soon become unprofitable, as fans want to see woman competing against women.   Along with with younger woman, will soon develop a 'why bother' attitude, as knowing they simple can't compete against men.  Losing competitors to attrition. 

 

After a few more years, then they can simply rename the non existent "Woman's Sports" to "Trans Sport", until it goes belly up.

[Chomper Higgot]

5 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

It's all about the money, and can't see a 'trans' sport organization being profitable.

 

If the trans keep competing in Woman's Sport, that will soon become unprofitable, as fans want to see woman competing against women.   Along with with younger woman, will soon develop a 'why bother' attitude, as knowing they simple can't compete against men.  Losing competitors to attrition. 

 

After a few more years, then they can simply rename the non existent "Woman's Sports" to "Trans Sport", until it goes belly up.

If you say so.

 

Why does a sports organization have to be profitable.

 

I took part in a cycling race yesterday, 120 competitors, men and women riding together, prizes with zero commercial value and I doubt the event made any money at all.

 

That’s how the vast majority of sport is, be it local bike races, amateur swimming clubs, village soccer teams, the list goes on.

 

 

 

Edited April 8 by Chomper Higgot

[KhunLA]

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

If you say so....  Why does a sports organization have to be profitable.

 

I took part in a cycling race yesterday, 120 competitors, men and women riding together, prizes with zero commercial value and I doubt the event made any money at all.

 

That’s how the vast majority of sport is, be it local bike races, amateur swimming clubs, village soccer teams, the list goes on.

Really ... who would put on a sporting even, state, national or international, if it wasn't profitable.   No sponsors / money, without exposure to their product.

 

Local competitions that only interest the participants (family and friends of), don't exactly count.

Edited April 8 by KhunLA

[Chomper Higgot]

12 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Really ... who would put on a sporting even, state, national or international, if it wasn't profitable.   No sponsors / money, without exposure to their product.

 

Local competitions that only interest the participants (family and friends of), don't exactly count.

Regardless, the vast majority of sport is amateur and non profit.

[Emdog]

Trans should be allowed to participate in sports IF it is among those with the same sex at birth origin. Man gets clipped and called a woman... fine, but part of the deal is you're not going to compete against natural born women. Have to give some things up when you make those decisions.Like using a urinal, or short lines at restrooms at a concert. At least you won't have to worry about getting kicked in the nuts....

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Regardless, the vast majority of sport is amateur and non profit.

Sponsor funded / $$$ for product exposure.   When  people stop watching, they'll stop sponsoring, and it will come to a grinding halt.

 

On a small scale of what happens when sponsors pull out or downsize contribution, the Hua Hin Jazz Festival used to be excellent, Heineken sponsored (largest), and then came the 'no alcohol advertising'.   Now the HHJf is 25% of what it used to be (4 stages vs 1 now) & sucks in comparison.

[Chomper Higgot]

6 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Sponsor funded / $$$ for product exposure.   When  people stop watching, they'll stop sponsoring, and it will come to a grinding halt.

 

On a small scale of what happens when sponsors pull out or downsize contribution, the Hua Hin Jazz Festival used to be excellent, Heineken sponsored (largest), and then came the 'no alcohol advertising'.   Now the HHJf is 25% of what it used to be (4 stages vs 1 now) & sucks in comparison.

You clearly know very little about sport.

 

 

[Will B Good]

Why not have women, men and open categories?

[KhunLA]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You clearly know very little about sport.

You don't seem to understand the economics of it & everything.   Without profit, product exposure, with sponsoring, they wouldn't exist.

[KhunLA]

Just now, Will B Good said:

Why not have women, men and open categories?

That would solve it, but don't think anyone would care to watch open categories.

[Will B Good]

Just now, KhunLA said:

That would solve it, but don't think anyone would care to watch open categories.

Exactly, and it would quietly die a death.

[transam]

Male or Female sports, if one thinks they are neither, no confused, then don't get involved in competitive sports.........

[RuamRudy]

1 minute ago, transam said:

Male or Female sports, if one thinks they are neither, no confused, then don't get involved in competitive sports.........

 

The issue not about those who are uncertain about their gender, it is about those who are certain but that gender is not the one they had at birth...

[transam]

3 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

 

The issue not about those who are uncertain about their gender, it is about those who are certain but that gender is not the one they had at birth...

A birth certificate signed by a Doctor is all that matters, a baby either has a willy or a gash, end of story.

What is happening between the ears with age, has nothing to do with it....🤗

[JonnyF]

13 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Why not have women, men and open categories?

 

Because no doubt the open categories would demand the same amount of prize money, media coverage etc. when in reality it would be a handful of transwomen that aren't good enough to compete in the men's category.

 

Events like Wimbledon have enough trouble getting through all the matches already, without pandering to the wishes of a tiny minority by introducing a third category. 

 

Plus then you'd have the likes of BBC Sport pushing trans sport like they do now with the WSL etc. Nothing worse than clicking on "Chelsea beat Man Utd" to find out they're actually talking about the women's game and the score was 12-0 including 3 own goals. 😃

 

 

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Just add a category for transgender.

 

Jobs a good ‘un.

they should compete in the para olympics, they are mentally disabled after all

[Rampant Rabbit]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Just add a category for transgender.

 

Jobs a good ‘un.

no need its  called "men"

[James105]

I really don't see what the problem is as it is nigh on impossible to tell a modern trans woman apart from a legacy female as this picture clearly demonstrates.  

 

[Chomper Higgot]

34 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

no need its  called "men"

So no women transgender?

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, transam said:

Male or Female sports, if one thinks they are neither, no confused, then don't get involved in competitive sports.........

Lots of sports are mixed.

 

When was the last time you were involved in any competitive sports other than as a spectator?

[transam]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Lots of sports are mixed.

 

When was the last time you were involved in any competitive sports other than as a spectator?

A long time ago now, though my sports were for fun, competitive, not sure I was, but I never had to change my gender to win anything, how about that. 🤗

 

Sadly, blokes now become birds just to get a trophy......🤔

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, transam said:

A long time ago now, though my sports were for fun, competitive, not sure I was, but I never had to change my gender to win anything, how about that. 🤗

 

Sadly, blokes now become birds just to get a trophy......🤔

So you assert.