Disclaimer: Im indifferent when it comes to transgendering. I think everyone should be treated with respect and accepted regardless. I apologize in advance if I get some of the terminology wrong.
Last time we discuss a Transgender Teen placing in track and field, we hand a respectful and level discussion. lets endeavor to repeat that.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1230629
This time it's a gender transition from the other directions.
To be fair to the plaintiff, the lawsuit was filed before the tournament begin. On the basis of the teen using Testosterone, and not after (and because) he won the title.
Due to the Texas State rules He has to compete against the other Females (League placement is base on birth certificate gender)
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/t...title-in-controversial-fashion-210305943.html
Last time we discuss a Transgender Teen placing in track and field, we hand a respectful and level discussion. lets endeavor to repeat that.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1230629
This time it's a gender transition from the other directions.
To be fair to the plaintiff, the lawsuit was filed before the tournament begin. On the basis of the teen using Testosterone, and not after (and because) he won the title.
Due to the Texas State rules He has to compete against the other Females (League placement is base on birth certificate gender)
Beggs, 17, is receiving testosterone treatment as he transitions from female to male. The teenager from Trinity High School in Euless, Texas, won the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Class 6A Region II 110-pound girls wrestling title to advance to the state tournament. But it didnt happen under the normal circumstances one would expect to win a championship.
Controversy ensued when Beggs opponent, Coppell High Schools Madeline Rocha, forfeited the match due to an impending lawsuit that was filed against UIL by a Coppell attorney and a parent on the wrestling team, Jim Baudhuin. Baudhuin submitted it 11 days before the regional final, alleging a risk of imminent threat of bodily harm because Beggs is using testosterone. He wanted the UIL to suspend Beggs.
Baudhuin told the Dallas Morning News it has nothing to do with Beggs being a transgender male even though it seemingly has everything to do with it. Baudhuins daughter isnt in the same weight class as Beggs and they would not have had to go up against one another.
I respect [Beggs situation] completely, and I think the coaches do, Baudin told the Dallas Morning News. All were saying is she is taking something that gives her an unfair advantage. Its documented. Its universal that its an unfair advantage.
Beggs would like to wrestle boys instead of girls, but UIL regulations state teens have to compete against the gender that is on your birth certificate.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/t...title-in-controversial-fashion-210305943.html