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Another male in female sport - today, it’s powerlifting’s turn

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JaneorEleven · 30/03/2023 17:04

I didn’t see a thread on this, but apologies if there is one already. Today in the New York Post, I saw an article about Avi Silverberg, a TransWoman. It shares how Avi broke the Canadian lifting record previously held by another TransWoman Anne Andres. We are seriously being trolled at this point.
https://nypost.com/2023/03/30/male-powerlifter-enters-womens-event-breaks-record/

Male powerlifter enters women’s event, breaks record

Avi Silverberg — the head coach for Team Canada Powerlifting for more than 10 years — entered Saturday’s Heroes Classic tournament in Lethbridge, Alberta, after identifying as a f…

https://nypost.com/2023/03/30/male-powerlifter-enters-womens-event-breaks-record/

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knittingaddict · 31/03/2023 12:44

Thank goodness for some pp giving context for this. I'm always a bit sceptical of "he did that to show the lunacy of trans rights". Looks like it may actually be true in this case.

Whatsthefrequencykenny · 31/03/2023 11:31

Why do people post and respond without even reading what they are posting or responding to?

If your beliefs and opinions are based solely on headlines - they are pretty uninformed.

CryptoFascistMadameCholet · 30/03/2023 18:08

BruceAndNosh · 30/03/2023 17:58

Surely he needs a touch of pink in that beard to be a proper woman.
or nail polish

A beautiful woman like Avi can be as gender non conforming as she wants! No need for pink nails or beard shaving, she’s valid, Canada says so! 🇨🇦

IcakethereforeIam · 30/03/2023 18:04

Just fell down a hellhole, the Satanic Temple are doing good work on abortion rights and against corporal punishment. They support bodily autonomy and LGBT. More than that I don't know. Satan, might be okay?

That bloke looks a right pillock. Demon from Wish.

MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 30/03/2023 18:00

IcakethereforeIam · 30/03/2023 17:44

Is that from the Satanists? I think they went genderwoo.

Satan, I'm so disappointed in you.

Not really a surprise for a religion that lets you self-ID as half goat 😉

BruceAndNosh · 30/03/2023 17:58

Surely he needs a touch of pink in that beard to be a proper woman.
or nail polish

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 30/03/2023 17:45

Wouldn't it be wonderful if this guy could get all of the other male competitors to agree to temporarily 'self-identify' as TW and then compete in the women's competition, leaving all of the female competitors to then 'self-identify' as TM for the day and have an all-female 'men's' competition!

Of course, that would all be utterly ridiculous, as opposed to....

IcakethereforeIam · 30/03/2023 17:44

Is that from the Satanists? I think they went genderwoo.

Satan, I'm so disappointed in you.

CryptoFascistMadameCholet · 30/03/2023 17:41

Can we give LGBTQanon Shaman the Booby Prize?

Another male in female sport - today, it’s powerlifting’s turn
Boiledbeetle · 30/03/2023 17:40

But from a women's cause point of view, and not from my bedroom point of view, the Laughing Auditor!

Boiledbeetle · 30/03/2023 17:40

IcakethereforeIam · 30/03/2023 17:37

Should just try harder then.

I can't decide between that Jamaican guy, Avi or the Laughing Auditor as my favourite hero this week. We're spoiled for them.

Jamacian guy

RealityFan · 30/03/2023 17:39

The bravery is increasing, the dissent isn't stopping, the momentum is gaining.

xabia · 30/03/2023 17:38

Made my evening Grin

IcakethereforeIam · 30/03/2023 17:37

Should just try harder then.

I can't decide between that Jamaican guy, Avi or the Laughing Auditor as my favourite hero this week. We're spoiled for them.

CryptoFascistMadameCholet · 30/03/2023 17:37

Boiledbeetle · 30/03/2023 17:34

I bet the previous transwoman winner was fuming!

Especially as he was there in the audience.

If only the price ceremony was like Miss World and the last winner had to hand the trophy to the new winner.

🏋️‍♀️❤️🤡

Boiledbeetle · 30/03/2023 17:34

I bet the previous transwoman winner was fuming!

d&d lol GIF by Hyper RPG
FourTeaFallOut · 30/03/2023 17:34

His protest seems to have caused a moment of reflection.

“maybe my participation isn’t necessarily fair — you know, there’s science, whatever.”

Another male in female sport - today, it’s powerlifting’s turn
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JaneorEleven · 30/03/2023 17:33

Thanks for clarifying this, everyone. I couldn’t make out if it was genuine or just making a point. That’s SO great, that he’s stepped in to highlight this. The more coverage of this lunacy, the better.

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RealityFan · 30/03/2023 17:33

This TRA philosophy is both self policing yet incredibly fragile.
Everyone spooks themselves into inaction and inaudibility.
And then the spell is broken by a single action that shouts out.
This Canadian weightlifting coach. Also see KJK...the simple act of talking and not shutting up shows up the madness.
There are lessons to learn here.
The adults lead the way, and once again set the boundaries for the kids (those too young to form their own, and those man children who are off the leash).

CryptoFascistMadameCholet · 30/03/2023 17:32

Look at that hunk of gloriously feminine gender identity!

SlicerAndEcho · 30/03/2023 17:31

Yes he did this to prove a point. He is indeed trolling, but not women.

xabia · 30/03/2023 17:30

Here he is! Love him!

Another male in female sport - today, it’s powerlifting’s turn
PoshCoffee · 30/03/2023 17:26

I thought this guy was a womens Canadian Powerlifting coach who did this to shine a light on the stupid Canadian policies that are harming his female athletes?

This guy is a genius! We need more men like him doing this.

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