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Fina stops transgender swimmers from competing in women's elite events

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Kendodd · 19/06/2022 16:35

Common sense.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/61853450

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Maerchentante · 19/06/2022 16:56

Common sense prevailed.

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 19/06/2022 16:56

Hopefully that's the case Vest but a blanket ban at all levels would be best. When I competed I knew I was never going to the elite levels but I enjoyed my level. And the competition still needed to be fair.

Useranon1 · 19/06/2022 16:54

Thank god. Off to give this as much social media support as I can as we know there will be a backlash

TeenPlusCat · 19/06/2022 16:53

Plus this will give swimmers lower down more confidence to voice unfairness, for example, at USA College level.

grafittiartist · 19/06/2022 16:53

Excellent news.
The BBC comments are supportive.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 19/06/2022 16:50

VestofAbsurdity · 19/06/2022 16:46

There will be no point in trans taking part in early competitions if they will be disqualified from the elite level is there? The whole point for the Lia's of this world is the elite level.

Indeed - clubs won't waste women's spaces on born males if they know they'll be barred from elite competition. It's a waste of resources
I suspect this will be the start of the dam breaking. It's informed, science based, legally enforceable, they've danced the inclusion dance but are confident in protecting women's sport for women. I note they're clear that this applies to elite competitions only but we've all been waiting for a sport to remove themselves from capture by the trans groups and swimming have finally done it.

VestofAbsurdity · 19/06/2022 16:46

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 19/06/2022 16:41

How are female swimmers supposed to progress to the elite competition level if every other stage is open to trans girls or trans women? If they're winning the races, taking the training spots and breaking those records at club level, how are women and girls going to get to elite level?

There will be no point in trans taking part in early competitions if they will be disqualified from the elite level is there? The whole point for the Lia's of this world is the elite level.

tobee · 19/06/2022 16:45

Just coming to report this!

VestofAbsurdity · 19/06/2022 16:44

Yes, about time too.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 19/06/2022 16:43

Here's a link to their comprehensive and scientifically evidenced policy:

resources.fina.org/fina/document/2022/06/19/525de003-51f4-47d3-8d5a-716dac5f77c7/FINA-INCLUSION-POLICY-AND-APPENDICES-FINAL-.pdf

They're looking at open competitions for the "inclusive" future but are absolutely clear about protecting the integrity of women's swimming.
Well done FINA.

MattDamon · 19/06/2022 16:43

Excellent. Hopefully this will give other sports bodies the confidence to do the same.

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 19/06/2022 16:41

How are female swimmers supposed to progress to the elite competition level if every other stage is open to trans girls or trans women? If they're winning the races, taking the training spots and breaking those records at club level, how are women and girls going to get to elite level?

334bu · 19/06/2022 16:41

Well done FNA on such a courageous stance. Now let's hope sanity will soon prevail in other sports.

RenegadeMatron · 19/06/2022 16:38

Good. This is the only right decision.

achillestoes · 19/06/2022 16:37

100% the right decision. Well done, FINA. I reckon when you put this to a vote in most institutions you would get results like this.

Queenoftheashes · 19/06/2022 16:36

Lia is done then

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