Martina Navratilova responds to the news of a transgender man achieving victory in girls’ competitions.
Martina Navratilova, an iconic figure in American tennis, has once again expressed her opinion on the participation of transgender men in women’s sports. According to the former Grand Slam champion, the women’s division is not the appropriate platform for “average” male athletes to compete. Additionally, she has strongly criticized the transgender inclusion policy implemented by the United States Tennis Association. Navratilova has been actively voicing her concerns on Twitter, advocating for fair treatment of women. Recently, a tweet shared by the Twitter account ICONS brought attention to the victory of Maelle Jacques, a male high jumper, in a girls’ high school state title competition in New Hampshire. This achievement contributed to the Kearsage HS girls’ track and field team finishing as the runner-up among 25 teams. Responding swiftly, the former World No. 1 shared the tweet with a caption. It is worth noting that this is not the first instance of such incidents occurring in the United States. Navratilova vows to continue speaking out against the participation of failed male athletes in women’s sports until there are changes in the rules. Recently, a 13-year-old girl lost her spot on a women’s football team due to the inclusion of a transgender male. While Navratilova has been a vocal advocate for gay rights, she has shown strong support for women in this case. She considers this participation to be unjust and unfair to women, expressing concerns about the future of the sport. Despite facing criticism for her previous homophobic remarks, Navratilova remains steadfast in her support for women, even if it means speaking out against the LGBTQ+ community.
According to the Source firstsportz.com