The feminine female who was disqualified for refusing to face a Trans athlete revealed that her opponent had warned her that she would be thrown from the tournament.
Stephanie Turner of the United States was suspended from a competition at the University of Maryland this week after having taken a knee and left his match against Redmond Sullivan, who is a biological man.
Despite indignation on social networks, USA Fencing supported its decision to disqualify Turner in a declaration supporting Sullivan and transgender participation in sport.
Turner, meanwhile, targeted the master body from “not listening to women’s objections” to the fight against a trans opponent.
The fencing star also revealed in an interview with Fox News that Sullivan warned her that she would be “pearly” when she took a knee and refused to face her.
“Redmond said to me:” Well, you know, there is a member of the board of directors here who supports me, and there is a policy that recognizes me as a woman, so I am authorized to close, and you will be square “, and I said,” I know “, said Turner.
Trans Fencer Redmond Sullivan (photo) warned her opponent that she would be disqualified from a Maryland tournament before refusing to face him
Stephanie Turner of the United States took one knee and came out of her planned match against Sullivan
She also explained how Sullivan was initially left confused by her protest.
“I saw that I was going to be in a swimming pool with Redmond, and from there, I said:” Ok, let’s do it. I’m going to take the knee “, said Turner.
“I knew what I had to do because the American fences had not listened to women’s objections. I took one knee immediately at that time. Redmond (Sullivan) had the impression that I was going to start fencing.
“So when I knee, I looked at the referee and I said,” I’m sorry, I can’t do that. I am a woman, and he is a man, and it’s a female tournament. And I will not close this individual. “”
“Redmond did not hear me, and he approaches me, and he thinks that I could be injured, or he doesn’t understand what’s going on. He asks: “Are you okay?” And I said, “I’m sorry. I have a lot of love and respect for you, but I won’t close you.” ‘
Social media is in tumulating on USA Fencing’s decision to disqualify Turner and allow Sullivan to continue and finish 24th out of 39 in the competition.
However, the director organs insists that he only followed the protocol after the shooter refused to compete with an “eligible opponent”.
His statement reads: “American fences promulgated our current transgender and non -binary athletes in 2023. The policy was designed to extend access to fencing sport and the creation of safe and safe spaces.
“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.
Turner was then left the tournament after refusing to face the Trans athlete
“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 emerge, or that policy changes take effect in the wider Olympic and Paralympic movement.
“We respect the views on all sides and encourage our members to continue sharing them with us as the question evolves. It is important that the community of fences engages in this dialogue, but we expect this conversation to be respectfully carried out, whether in our tournaments or in online spaces. The way to progress is by a respectful discussion based on evidence.
“In the case of Stephanie Turner, his disqualification was not linked to any personal declaration, but was only the direct result of his decision to refuse to close an eligible opponent, that the rules of fie (International Feneration of Fences) clearly prohibit.
“American fences are forced to follow the letter of these rules and guarantee that participants comply with the standards established internationally. We remain attached to inclusiveness in our sport while respecting all the requirements dictated by our director organ.