The article discusses the disqualification of Stephanie Turner, a female fencer who refused to compete against transgender opponent Redmond Sullivan at the Cherry Blossom Open. Turner took a stand by kneeling instead of fencing, citing a lack of attention from USA Fencing to women's concerns regarding fairness in competition. The disqualification followed a USA Fencing policy allowing trans women to compete in women's events if they have undergone testosterone suppression for a year. This incident highlights ongoing debates surrounding inclusion and fairness in women's sports.
I saw that I was going to be in a pool with Redmond, and from there I said: 'OK, let's do it. I'm going to take the knee'. I knew what I had to do because USA Fencing had not been listening to women's objections.
I'm sorry, I have much love and respect for you, but I will not fence you. Redmond says to me: 'There is a policy that acknowledges me as a woman, so I am allowed to fence, and you will get black-carded'.
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