Stephanie Turner was disqualified from the Cherry Blossom Open for kneeling in protest against fencing a transgender competitor, Redmond Sullivan. Turner expressed her belief that allowing Sullivan to compete in a women's tournament was unjust due to his biological sex. Despite the backlash against her disqualification, she stood by her decision, asserting her identity as a woman and her beliefs on gender in sports. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked discussions about inclusivity and fairness in female sports competitions.
"When I took the knee, I looked at the ref and I said, 'I'm sorry, I cannot do this. I am a woman, and this is a man, and this is a women's tournament. And I will not fence this individual.'"},{
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