Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender darts champion, has spoken out against the World Darts Federation's ban on trans women from competing in the women's category. The new gender eligibility policy only allows those registered as female at birth to compete, while trans individuals must enter an open category. van Leuven expresses that the decision is painful, emphasizing the importance of inclusion in sports and criticizing the framing of such policies around fairness. A review highlighted that trans athletes, following transition, show variations similar to cisgender athletes in their abilities.
Noa-Lynn van Leuven has voiced her pain regarding the World Darts Federation's policy that bans trans women from competing in the women's category, calling it a personal loss.
The World Darts Federation policy creates a 'female' category for those recorded female at birth, excluding trans women from participating, which van Leuven describes as exclusionary.
Van Leuven emphasizes the vital importance of inclusion for trans individuals in sports, pointing out that policies framed around 'fairness' often end up excluding marginalized groups.
A review of studies on trans participation indicates that post-transition, trans athletes become more aligned with their gender identity and exhibit significant ability variations, similar to cisgender athletes.
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