The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's recommendation that sports federations consider 'open' categories to ensure trans athletes have events to participate in brushes aside the real issue: Trans women want to be able to compete against other women.
, for example, already has one — but the USOPC's broad influence could ostensibly lead to widespread adoption.
and that it's unfair to force trans women into an open division that may not field enough participants for a legitimate competition.This will be an ongoing discussion as sports federations consider the USOPC's recommendation, which represents something of a lateral move.
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