Trans tennis player Cammie Woodman was expelled from the Brooklyn Tennis League after defeating a cisgender opponent. The league's CEO requested she switch to the Men's Division, which she refused. Woodman shared communication with league officials and is pushing for an investigation by the Parks Department's Human Rights Commission due to concerns about discrimination. The department affirmed that discrimination is unacceptable and the Human Rights Commission reiterated legal protections in place for all athletes, highlighting the ongoing debate over inclusion in competitive sports.
As a trans athlete, especially when you care about the sport so much, it's such a nightmare to be accused of trying to gain an unfair advantage over players in the league that you cared about.
The Human Rights Commission reaffirmed protections under city law, emphasizing that discrimination has no place in city parks.
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