UN Report Reveals Female Athletes Have Lost Nearly 900 Medals to 'Transgender' Competitors

A recent report from the United Nations has disclosed that nearly 900 medals that should have been awarded to female athletes were instead given to biological men who identify as "transgender." The study was conducted by Reem Alsalem, the UN Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, and was titled "Violence against women and girls in sports."

Details of the Report

According to the report, more than 600 female athletes were deprived of medals in over 400 competitions across 29 different sports, with the total count of lost medals being slightly over 890. The report states, “The replacement of the female sports category with a mixed-sex category has resulted in an increasing number of female athletes losing opportunities, including medals, when competing against males.” The data collected for this study extends up to March 30th of this year.

Recent Examples

In a recent instance, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) allowed a male golfer to participate in the latest tournament, despite opposition from 275 female golfers who signed an open letter protesting the decision as unfair to women. In another example, San Jose State University’s volleyball team faced four forfeitures by opposing teams due to the inclusion of a male player on the women’s team.

Controversy Surrounding Transgender Athletes

The male player, known as Blaire Fleming, has drawn attention to the disparity between the strength of women and biological men after spiking a volleyball with extreme force into a rival team member’s face. As a result of Fleming’s participation, San Jose State player Brooke Slusser has joined a lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging that she was forced to share a locker room and a bedroom with Fleming without being informed that Fleming is biologically male.

Reactions and Backlash

Riley Gaines, speaking to "Fox and Friends," said, "This is huge, especially coming from the UN… One girl being exploited in locker rooms, one girl being injured in their sport is one too many." In response to the growing backlash, numerous efforts have been made to regulate “transgender” participation in sports, both by several international sports bodies and over two dozen American states.

Bottom Line

The issue of transgender athletes competing in women's sports has sparked a global debate. The UN report highlights the challenges faced by female athletes who feel they are at a disadvantage when competing against transgender athletes. It raises important questions about fairness and equality in sports. What are your thoughts on this matter? Share this with your friends and engage in a thoughtful discussion. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.