The transgender shooter who sparked a demonstration during a competition last month was no longer part of the team of his college, he was reported.
The Redmond Sullivan by Wagner College was to compete with Stephanie Turner at the opening of Cherry Blossom when Turner refused to face his trans opponent – taking a knee, removing his mask and finally winning a disqualification of the tournament.
Now Wagner has confirmed to Fox News Digital that the athlete was no longer part of the team.
Sullivan had contributed to the school female team during several games this season after participating in the men’s team last year.
When Turner refused to compete with Sullivan, she said to him: “I am sorry. I have a lot of love and respect for you, but I will not classify you. ‘
USA Fencing later published a statement saying that Turner’s disqualification was not linked to any personal declaration ”, but rather the direct result of his decision to refuse to close an eligible opponent, that the Fie (International Closing Fénération) rules clearly prohibit.
Redmond Sullivan was to face Stephanie Turner, who took one knee and refused to compete
Turner had closed for the Wagner College women’s team, although she is no longer in the team
Stephanie Turner, 31, took one knee and came out of her match against a transgender rival
Nevertheless, the declaration has strongly defended transgender inclusion in sport.
“American fences promulgated our current transgender and non -binary athletes in 2023. The policy was designed to extend access to fencing sport and create inclusive and safe spaces,” the organization said.
“Policy is based on the principle that everyone should have the capacity to participate in sports and was based on available research for the day.
“We understand that conversation on equity and inclusion concerning transgender participation in sport is evolving.
“American fences will always be mistaken on the side of inclusion, and we are committed to modifying policy as research based on more relevant evidence emerges, or that policy changes take effect in the wider Olympic and Paralympic movement.
In an exclusive interview with Dailymail.com, Turner revealed that she was afraid of handing her hand at the end of the United States with her concerns, given the pro-transmitted views of high-ranking civil servants within the director organ.
“I said to myself, I don’t even want to reach out because if I do it, then I will never have a good fight in my life,” said Turner.
“There are a lot of people who are for that (Trans athletes in female sports) who are referees.
“I would lose the favor at the sight of the referees and I could end up with a biased fight. I could lose friends that I don’t know what their position is about it.
“So what I was already doing was avoiding tournaments where I knew there was a transgender shooter. But at this point, what should I do with any other? Do I just have to register for tournaments? I have no other options.
However, his protest was recognized this week by XX-Xy Athletics, which is called “the only athletic brand that defends female sports”.
The company awarded Turner the price of courage victories and announced that it would receive a price of $ 5,000, as well as admission to a leadership program.
The question of trans athletes participating in female sports has been still amplified since President Trump signed a decree in February which prohibited trans women from participating in women’s competitions.
“A student-athlete assigned to birth may not compete in a female team,” said politics.
