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Martina Navratilova, an iconic tennis player who has been a dedicated Democrat, has made headlines in US fencing after a female fencer protested by kneeling against competing against a biological male athlete at a recent competition.
Stephanie Turner chose not to face Redmond Sullivan during the cherry blossom festivities in Maryland, opting instead to kneel in protest. Consequently, the referee issued her a black card, the most severe sanction possible in fencing. Turner expressed to Fox News Digital that she was removed from the venue afterward and required to sign documents that imposed a penalty on her. (Related: “Gave Me Peace”: Female Swordsman who protested against a biological male adversary praises her Christian faith)
The incident gained significant attention, and Navratilova became a prominent advocate for women’s sports fairness, remaining a key figure following the controversy.
“This is the outcome when a female athlete chooses to protest! Do you believe everyone here considers this just? I stated Navratilova on X Post.
The tennis icon @martina Navratilova is ‘Fuming’ after a female fencer was penalized for declining to compete with a trans athlete pic.twitter.com/oxm6abv1uh
– Fox News (@foxnews) April 4, 2025
Regardless of opinions about Martina Navratilova, she consistently plays a significant role in this debate.
