Popular Post Social Media Posted August 26, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 26, 2024 In a season marked by controversy and debate, the Flying Bats FC, a Sydney-based women’s soccer team, clinched the Women's Premier League grand final, capping off an undefeated season that has sparked discussions around the world. The team, which includes five transgender players, has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports. Most men would never even think to go onto a sports field & physically endanger women. The moment there is a man who is willing to do so, you know you’re dealing with someone who is at best careless and at worst a predator. pic.twitter.com/Ktgu1cWTCt — Sall Grover (@salltweets) May 11, 2024 The Flying Bats’ dominance throughout the season was evident as they won all 16 of their regular-season matches, scoring 65 goals while conceding just four. Their path to the grand final was punctuated by multiple forfeits from opposing teams, including both semi-final fixtures, due to objections over the presence of transgender players on the team. Despite these challenges, the Flying Bats emerged victorious, winning the grand final with a tight 5-4 scoreline against West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Football Club. The grand final, held at Christie Park under tight security, reflected the intense scrutiny the team has faced. Security guards were present to discourage professional photography and monitor the crowd, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding the match. The scores were level at 3-3 by halftime, but the Flying Bats managed to pull ahead in the second half, thanks to strategic substitutions and a determined effort from their players. One of the transgender players was issued a yellow card during the match, and another was named best on the ground after the final whistle. The controversy surrounding the Flying Bats has attracted significant attention, with critics arguing that the inclusion of transgender players in women’s sports is unfair to cisgender female athletes. High-profile figures like JK Rowling and sports commentator Lucy Zelic have been vocal in their opposition, with Zelic describing the Flying Bats’ victory as a “crime against women” and calling for a deeper examination of the policies that allow transgender women to compete in female sports leagues. Zelic, who has been a consistent critic of the team, expressed her disappointment after the grand final, emphasizing the need to protect women’s sports from what she views as an erosion of fairness. “Somehow, this is supposed to represent progress. Somewhere, the custodians of our game don’t care,” Zelic posted online, echoing concerns from various quarters about the implications of the Flying Bats’ success. The West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Football Club, who narrowly lost the grand final, described the defeat as “heartbreaking” but praised their players for their resilience and determination. “Our Premier League Women’s team have left everything on Christie Park this afternoon... We could not be prouder of you girls,” the club posted on social media, capturing the emotional toll of the match on their players and supporters. Throughout the season, six of the Flying Bats’ victories were the result of forfeits by opposing teams, reflecting the broader controversy surrounding their participation in the league. Reports suggest that sports governing bodies warned clubs against forfeiting their matches against the Flying Bats, highlighting the complex dynamics at play. The issue of transgender athletes in women’s sports is not just a local concern but a global one. The Flying Bats FC, which describes itself as the largest LGBTQIA+ women’s and non-binary football club in the world, has become a symbol of the broader debate over inclusion, fairness, and the future of women’s sports. Club president Jennifer Peden has been a staunch defender of the team’s inclusion policies, emphasizing the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment for all players, regardless of gender identity. “As a club, the Flying Bats FC stand strongly for inclusion, and pride ourselves on safe, respectful and fair play,” Peden stated in April. She pointed to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s guidelines, which prohibit discrimination against transgender players in sport under the federal Sex Discrimination Act of 1984. These guidelines emphasize that sporting organizations cannot discriminate against transgender individuals, either directly or indirectly. For example, refusing a transgender woman’s application for membership or requiring a birth certificate to verify gender would be considered discriminatory under these rules. The guidelines have informed the gender inclusion policies of Football Australia, Football NSW, and the North West Sydney Football Association, which governs the league in which the Flying Bats compete. Despite the backlash, supporters of the Flying Bats argue that the inclusion of transgender players is a matter of human rights and equality. The LGBTI Rights Australia Facebook group congratulated the team on their victory, criticizing the opposition as an exploitation of sports for political purposes. “Transgender women have been proudly part of the Bats for 20 YEARS... yet it took terf N@zi$ up until this week to take notice,” the group posted, celebrating the team’s success and calling out the critics. As the Flying Bats FC basks in their hard-earned victory, the debate over their place in women’s sports is far from settled. The team’s success has intensified discussions about the intersection of gender identity, fairness, and inclusion in sport, raising questions that resonate well beyond the soccer field. While the Flying Bats have proven their prowess on the pitch, their season has also highlighted the need for a broader societal conversation about the future of women’s sports in an increasingly diverse world. Credit: Daily Mail 2024-08-27 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 5
Popular Post loong Posted August 26, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 26, 2024 2 hours ago, Social Media said: critics arguing that the inclusion of transgender players in women’s sports is unfair to cisgender female athletes Why the need to label 'cisgender female'? Why not just 'female'? Maybe there is a need to rename the Women's category in sports to cisgender women. That way no idiots can cry discrimination! 2 2 1 1
Popular Post JonnyF Posted August 27, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 27, 2024 2 hours ago, loong said: Why the need to label 'cisgender female'? Why not just 'female'? Because the left love to control language. They invent new terms and then shout BIGOT at anyone who refuses to use them. It's a power play, keeping you on the back foot. As for this "women's" team, why not just abandon women's sport at this point? It's ludicrous. 5 1
roo860 Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 <deleted>in weirdos should be in a mental hospital, and the officials that allow this nonsense. 1 1
Purdey Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 I agree that people should be given equal respect but the coach could always choose a full team of female-by-birth players based on skill.
Popular Post Aussie999 Posted August 27, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 27, 2024 Born at birth women (real women), should simply refuse to play, their respective Associations will then need to do something. 1 2
CallumWK Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 I can imagine what those "flying bats" refer to 1 1
john donson Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 maybe pattaya ladyboys should start a team... with gold necklace snatching events too 1
Kenny Boy Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 They should refuse to play against them. The nonsense would soon stop. 1 1
bradiston Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 2 hours ago, JonnyF said: Because the left love to control language. They invent new terms and then shout BIGOT at anyone who refuses to use them. It's a power play, keeping you on the back foot. As for this "women's" team, why not just abandon women's sport at this point? It's ludicrous. New terms like globalist, western hegemony, libtard, woke, mangina, global north, deep state, nanny state, snowflake, globalist criminal mafia, plandemic, sheeple, the great reset etc etc etc. 1
JonnyF Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 1 hour ago, Aussie999 said: Born at birth women (real women), should simply refuse to play, their respective Associations will then need to do something. It would be great if they would. But then unfortunately you have the Meghan Rapinoe's of this world. The ultra Woke purple haired females who believe that "trans women" (men) should be allowed to compete against real women. You also have the nutty feminists. The type that believe women can beat men on a level playing field because a woman once beat a man in the local village cycling race that they arranged (3 laps round the village green). There's one like that on this forum. 😃 2
Aussie999 Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 36 minutes ago, JonnyF said: It would be great if they would. But then unfortunately you have the Meghan Rapinoe's of this world. The ultra Woke purple haired females who believe that "trans women" (men) should be allowed to compete against real women. You also have the nutty feminists. The type that believe women can beat men on a level playing field because a woman once beat a man in the local village cycling race that they arranged (3 laps round the village green). There's one like that on this forum. 😃 I have no problem with real women competing with men... ,but men against women, is wrong, on so many levels, unless it non physical, eg cards, chess, etc. 1 1
JonnyF Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 7 minutes ago, Aussie999 said: I have no problem with real women competing with men... ,but men against women, is wrong, on so many levels, unless it non physical, eg cards, chess, etc. Yes it's telling that it's always the "trans women" wanting to compete against real women, rather than "trans men" wanting to compete against real men. I agree on the non physical sports, but actually it's the same story, men consistently outperform women in sports that do not require physical strength. It's related to things like perception of distance, spatial awareness, strategic thinking etc. The type of skills that were required to hunt animals in the not so distant past (in evolutionary terms). Not being sexist by the way, just presenting the facts. I still enjoy women's sport. Especially the beach volleyball. 2
richard_smith237 Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 38 minutes ago, JonnyF said: Yes it's telling that it's always the "trans women" wanting to compete against real women, rather than "trans men" wanting to compete against real men. I agree on the non physical sports, but actually it's the same story, men consistently outperform women in sports that do not require physical strength. It's related to things like perception of distance, spatial awareness, strategic thinking etc. The type of skills that were required to hunt animals in the not so distant past (in evolutionary terms). Not being sexist by the way, just presenting the facts. I still enjoy women's sport. Especially the beach volleyball. Well written... As was another comment suggesting that any opinion against such behavior sees some levying the accusation of bigot at us... ... Its now impossible to present a balanced and socially healthy opinion on such issues without being accused of being out of the fringes of right winged bigotry. We play football weekly - on some days the standard is higher and no female joins, its too difficult for them. Other days its more relaxed and some females come and join in, if we are short the fathers bring their kids along for a fun kick-about. But, in competition, this is a different thing. - Adults 'born a man' have an physical advantage over females. - Adults 'in a grey area' (i.e. born male, transgender, born female but taking male hormones etc) have a physical advantage over females. The term 'grey area' is going to be a hugely unpopular term by some looking to shoehorn outrage in any comment they're unable to present a valid argument against or find the slightest bit 'imperfect' for their perceptions.... But, its valid when it comes to 'competition'.... ... Any 'grey area athlete' from this perspective really should not be permitted to compete against females in physical sports - its simply extremely unfair against those females against whole they win. The same goes for 'age'... in older sports we have cut offs... i.e. Masters Golf etc... Masters Football - still competetive, but in Masters Football (Veterans football) players need to be over 35 as after this there is a massive drop off in performance in most people and its unfair to expect competition with 22 year old fit and healthy speed demons !... Its unhealthy that society is attempting normalises 'Trans players' in female sport for fear of being called bigots - the decision makers need to be stronger than this and say sorry, we respect your wishes... you cannot play against females, you can join the mail competition (or if there are sufficient players - play in a 'trans + female' category, or just have a completely mixed category (with limited numbers 'born men' on the field at any time) just as they do in Hockey. 1
loong Posted August 28, 2024 Posted August 28, 2024 23 hours ago, Kenny Boy said: They should refuse to play against them. The nonsense would soon stop. Some teams did refuse but it didn't stop the nonsense. The bats just got awarded the match. 1
roo860 Posted August 28, 2024 Posted August 28, 2024 On 8/27/2024 at 10:39 AM, john donson said: maybe pattaya ladyboys should start a team... with gold necklace snatching events too Without the 'snatch' 😁 1
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