This comes asUtah State Universityforfeited a match against San Jose State for the same reason.
The players decision also does not represent the position of theUniversity.
No players will be subject to any team disciplinary action for their decision not to participate in the match.
We demand that our right to safety and fair competition on the court be upheld.
We refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice againstfemale athletes.
It was a really frustrating time, especially because we were about to go and play a big game.
Blaire is a senior participating in her third season on San Joses roster.
Several US states have laws that prohibit transgender athletes from competing in womens sports.
The University will abide by Mountain West Conference policy regarding how this match is recorded.
Southern Utah, Boise State, and the University of Wyoming have all already forfeited games against San Jose.
Advocacy groups have denounced the decisions to cancel scheduled volleyball games based on Blaires gender identity.
But the reality is that this just is not a widespread problem.
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The debate over whethertranswomen should compete in womens sports has divided the scientific community.
She pointed to left-handed athletes, who have advantages over right-handed athletes in many sports.
Consequently, the question shouldnt be, Dotranswomen have advantages?
but rather, Can trans women and women compete against one another in meaningful competition?
It leaves behind a significant portion of what gives males sporting performance advantages over females.
Bored Pandahas contacted Blaire for comment.
I believe teams have no business forfeiting matches based on someones identity, a reader commented
