Kim Kardashian transgender stepfather happy with new swimming rules
Not only swimming, but every event in athletics is being discussed. Transgender athletes compete in women's events. Questions have always been raised about how fair their decision to participate with female athletes is. Yesterday the International Swimming Federation (FINA) announced their position. Under that rule, most transgender athletes will no longer be able to compete in women's swimming events.
Caitlyn
Jenner is the most famous athlete when it comes to transgender athletes. A few
days ago, Caitlin, known as the stepfather of Bruce Jenner and Kim Kardashian,
introduced herself as a transgender woman in 2015. Jenner gave her nod to
transgender female athletes competing in women's events despite major
obstacles.
Swimming's
governing body released new 'gender inclusive' rules last Sunday. 71.5 percent
of FINA member federations were in favor of this decision. Under the new rules,
male-to-female transgender athletes can now compete in the women's events in
swimming. But in that case, only athletes who transitioned before the age of 12
or the second stage of puberty in males can participate. This rule came into
effect from 20 June 2022. In 2022, transgender Leah Thomas won gold in the
500-yard freestyle at the United States Intercollegiate Championships. The
participation of this swimmer, who played on the boys' team until 2020, caused
great controversy. Discussions on gender inclusion norms begin anew. Under the
newly passed law, Thomas will no longer be able to compete in girls' events.
Caitlyn
Jenner has been speaking in favor of this rule for a long time. Jenner received
gold with inside the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics. Taking part in the men's
event and winning the gold, the athlete expressed his joy in a tweet saying,
'It worked! I've heard a lot of criticism, but what's fair is fair! If you go
through puberty for boys, you shouldn't take away medals from girls. This is
the last thing.
FINA
President Hussain Al-Musallam said in this regard, "The right of athletes
to participate must be protected, but it is also right, the balance of
competition must also be protected. Especially in the final girls' competition.
Keeping
in mind the difference in performance between boys and girls at the time of
puberty, FINA has said that this rule has been made. Jenner also believes that
transgender people who transition after puberty have an advantage over girls
physically. And for this reason, he did not back down from his position even in
the face of criticism from other trans genders, "Girls' game must be
protected." We cannot bow down to the pressure of left-wing radical
thinking and "identity politics". It's not fair, we have to protect
girls' sports in our schools.'
In
another tweet, Jenner said that her position is not anti-gay or
anti-transgender, "It's clear, (not homophobic, it's common sense) that I
was talking about, thank you to everyone who stood by me." I am happy that
people in international athletics are starting to open up about this. I will
continue to talk about the rights of women in the sports arena, I will continue
to work.
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