New chair elected by USA Fencing amid controversy over previous trans athlete policy
New Chairman for USA Fencing USA Fencing has appointed a new chairman following the decision of the previous chairman not to seek re-election this weekend. The organization confirmed that Scott Rogers, a former Paralympic wheelchair fencing athlete, will take over from Damian Lehfeldt. According to a statement released by USA Fencing last Friday, “On October […]
Minnesota fencing group allows only mixed events following new policy on transgender athletes
The Minnesota Division of USA Fencing has unveiled plans to only sanction mixed-gender events in response to recent policy changes that bar biologically male transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories. This shift follows the USA Fencing policy adjustment, which restricts female competitions to biological women only, a move that aligns with updated guidelines from […]
College involved in USA Fencing dispute reaches agreement with Trump administration on transgender athletes
Wagner College’s Compliance with Federal Rules on Transgender Athletes Wagner College, a small private liberal arts institution on Staten Island, New York, has decided to adhere to the Trump administration’s regulations regarding transgender student-athletes. This move follows a federal investigation triggered by an incident during a women’s fencing competition in March. The Department of Civil […]
Fencing champion who took a knee responds to Team USA’s new transgender policy
Transgender Athlete Policy Changes in U.S. Sports Stephanie Turner recently had a conversation with Fox News Digital regarding the newly announced changes from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee concerning transgender athletes. This decision emerges a few months after Turner found himself in a challenging situation during a fencing match against a transgender competitor. The […]
Fencing organization updates transgender policy following debates about women’s competitions
USOPC to Follow Trump’s Executive Order on Sports Inclusion The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has stated its intention to adhere to President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding “excluding men from women’s sports.” This information was detailed on the USOPC Transgender Eligibility Policy page, which referenced the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy effective from July […]
USA Fencing revises transgender policy in light of debates surrounding women’s competitions
USA Fencing Updates Gender Eligibility Policy USA Fencing has revised its gender eligibility policy, allowing biological men to compete in women’s events after facing extensive criticism over the past few months. The organization announced that its policy now states that “Athletes who are female gender, provided all other entry criteria are met,” can compete in […]
Fencing officials take legal action against board following issues with a transgender athlete
Exclusive: Two members of the U.S. Fencing Board have filed a lawsuit against six other members. They allege that Chairman Damien Lefeld made false statements during a Congressional hearing on transgender athletes held by the Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee on May 7. The legal action, aimed at removing Lefeld as the USA Fencing Chair, was […]
USA Fencing is not providing details about the recent updates to its controversial policies.
USA Fencing has made two notable changes to its policies following a board vote last Saturday. These adjustments stem from ongoing discussions surrounding the organization’s stance on various socio-political issues. One of the new measures discourages holding events in states with laws viewed as anti-LGBTQ. The goal seems to be a more equitable approach to […]
USA Fencing updates its policies regarding LGBTQ-inclusive venues and the national anthem
The USA Fencing board has decided to revise its policy regarding host sites for events, emphasizing states that have LGBTQ-friendly laws. This change comes in response to criticism faced for penalizing a female fencer who refused to compete against transgender opponents. The scrutiny reached a height during a Congressional hearing earlier in May. The board […]
Rep. Gill Criticizes USA Fencing Chair for Equating Parents of Female Athletes to KKK Members
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) has criticized social media comments that liken parents of female athletes to Ku Klux Klan members, while also denouncing the chair of USA Fencing for referring to her daughter as “whims” for not wanting to compete against transgender athletes. During a hearing held by the House of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on […]