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>USA Fencing has voted to amend policies that prioritize LGBTQ-friendly states as host venues and prevent the playing of the national anthem at certain events.
The governing body's board of directors agreed on the decision following months of criticism over a female fencer who was infamously punished for refusing to face a transgender opponent earlier this year.
Stephanie Turner, 31, was competing in a tournament at the University of Maryland back in April when she took a knee and walked out of her match against trans rival Redmond Sullivan, who was born a man.
After refusing to compete, Turner was issued a 'blackcard' by fencing officials - which suspended her from the competition. The controversial decision has sparked outrage on social media among users left dismayed by a female athlete being punished for choosing not to line up against a biological male.
Despite the uproar, USA Fencing issued a statement justifying its decision while supporting Sullivan, 20, and the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports.
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From the post:
>>USA Fencing has voted to amend policies that prioritize LGBTQ-friendly states as host venues and prevent the playing of the national anthem at certain events.
The governing body's board of directors agreed on the decision following months of criticism over a female fencer who was infamously punished for refusing to face a transgender opponent earlier this year.
Stephanie Turner, 31, was competing in a tournament at the University of Maryland back in April when she took a knee and walked out of her match against trans rival Redmond Sullivan, who was born a man.
After refusing to compete, Turner was issued a 'blackcard' by fencing officials - which suspended her from the competition. The controversial decision has sparked outrage on social media among users left dismayed by a female athlete being punished for choosing not to line up against a biological male.
Despite the uproar, USA Fencing issued a statement justifying its decision while supporting Sullivan, 20, and the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports.
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