New third ‘#open’ #category to #others #trans #swimmers at #Berlin #WorldCup.
After #banning most #trans #women from the #female #category, #WorldAquatics is testing a new way to spread even more hate.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #Sports #Swimming #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia
This is my response...
#Trans #Women are women, and they should compete in women's categories; similarly, #Trans #Men are men and should compete in men's categories. #Nonbinary individuals should have the option to compete with #Athletes of either gender.
#OpenCategories are intended to #Marginalize and #Other trans people, denying us our lived reality.
Numerous #Scientific #Studies following International #Olympic Committee (#IOC) standards consistently show that trans women do not gain any competitive advantage.
In stark contrast, #Disinformation disguised as studies, created by #Transphobic #Extremists, are the only ones that claim otherwise. These intentionally deceptive reports are contradicted by dozens of legitimate studies, yet suddenly the principles of #Science and #Fairness seem to be abandoned.
From 2003 to 2019, even though trans women were allowed to compete in line with their #GenderIdentity, out of 54,000 #Athletes, not one #Medal was won or #Olympic record set by a trans person. They were unable to even qualify for their national teams.
In 2020, #Quinn, a #Nonbinary soccer player, won a #GoldMedal as part of the #Canadian women's #Soccer team. Before anyone starts hating, Quinn was assigned #Female at birth.
Until #Swimming changes this #ExclusionaryPolicy, #Advertisers should reject supporting the sport and direct their money and endorsement towards more inclusive alternatives.
#Sport must take a clear stand against such discriminatory practices; this stance must be unwavering, emphasizing the importance of including and accepting everyone, in every sport, including swimming.
The #OpenCategories should be consigned to the dustbin of history.
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈
Jules Jay (she/her)