Wyoming Women’s College Volleyball Team Refuses To Compete Against Transgender Opponent, Forfeiting Game
Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-N.C.) speaks at the “Our Bodies, Our Sports” rally commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2022. HI). The rally, organized by several sports women's groups, called on US President Joe Biden to set limits on transgender women and “insist on keeping women's sports feminine.” (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
OAN Staff James Myers 8:30am – Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming women's volleyball team became the third team this year to withdraw from a game against San Jose State University, which featured a transgender player in the starting lineup.
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Wyoming joined Boise State and Southern Utah in losing to San Jose State, which has transgender woman Blair Fleming on its team.
“After lengthy discussions, the University of Wyoming will not play its scheduled conference match against San Jose State,” the volleyball program announced in a statement Tuesday. “Per Mountain West Conference policy, the conference will record this game as a forfeit and loss to Wyoming.”
Fleming is a redshirt junior at San Jose University and has played the past two seasons at SJSU as an outside hitter and right-side hitter after previously playing at Coastal Carolina.
The University of Wyoming becomes the third school to refuse to play San Jose State in volleyball because of Blair Fleming, who is biologically male. pic.twitter.com/vyJgoxn4R6
San Jose State responded in a statement: out kick on tuesday.
“It is unfortunate that SJSU student-athletes who are in full compliance with NCAA and Mountain West rules and regulations will not be given the opportunity to compete. , and are committed to supporting their ability to compete in a safe and respectful environment,” the statement reads.
Additionally, Brooke Slusser, a member of San Jose State University's women's volleyball team, along with 18 other athletes, sued the NCAA over its current gender identity policy.
The lawsuit claims Slusser feared for his safety after discovering one of his new teammates was transgender.
Slusser claimed she didn't know Fleming was transgender even though they shared a room on a team trip, court documents said.
She also expressed concern for the safety of Fleming's opponents.
“Brooke estimates that Ms. Fleming's spike speed was over 130 mph, which was faster than any female volleyball she had ever seen,” Slusser's complaint states. There is. “Although the girls were doing their best to avoid Fleming's spikes, they were still unable to fully protect themselves.”
In addition, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) also posted a message of support for the team on “X.”
I fully support the decision made by @wyoathletics The volleyball game against San Jose State University has been canceled. It is important to protect integrity and fairness in women's athletics.
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA for having to compete and share a locker room with transgender biological male rival Leah Thomas. However, he praised Boise State University on September 27th.th For forfeiture against San Jose State University.
“I commend Boise State's athletic department and everyone involved in the decision to cancel the game against undefeated San Jose State,” Gaines said in a statement. fox news digital.
“There are some principles that go beyond winning on the court, and the safety and health of female athletes is one of them. It's encouraging to see more organizations prioritize equity and athlete safety over mandatory participation. I hope more universities follow Boise State and Southern Utah's lead and stand up for what's right and protect the integrity of women's sports.”
In April, the Biden administration announced a comprehensive rule clarifying that Title IX's prohibition against sex discrimination in schools covers discrimination with respect to gender identity, sexual orientation, and “pregnancy or related conditions.” .
This rule took effect on August 1stcentand for the first time, this law stated that discrimination based on sex includes conduct related to a person's gender identity.
Furthermore, on August 16thththe Supreme Court rejected by a 5-4 vote the Biden administration's emergency request to implement parts of its new rules, including protections from discrimination for transgender students under Title IX.
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