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LGBTQ Nation
4 months ago
LGBT

California stands up for trans surfer excluded from competition

Ensuring transgender inclusion in sports competitions is aligned with California Coastal Commission policies. [ more ]
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4 months ago
LGBT

California surfing competition told it must let trans athlete compete

Transgender women must be allowed to compete in surfing events to comply with local laws. [ more ]
State of the Planet
6 months ago
Environment

Why Hosting an Olympic Competition in Tahiti Is a (Really) Bad Idea

Tahiti will host the 2024 Paris Summer Games surfing competition at Teahupo'o, a revered surf spot.
Concerns arise over the installation of a judging tower that may damage the reef and local marine ecosystem. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Paris 2024 chief pledges to find solutions to keep Olympic surfing in Tahiti after coral damage

The president of the Paris 2024 organizing committee still wants the surfing competition at the Olympics to take place in Tahiti despite controversy over the construction of the judging tower.
Critics have voiced concerns about the damage to coral reefs and marine life caused by the construction of the tower.
Organizers are working to find a solution that respects the environment and meets Olympic safety standards. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
France politics

Paris Olympics 2024: Event facts surfing, breaking, mascots, Eiffel Tower

Paris 2024 Olympics will have unique features like surfing in Tahiti and introducing breaking as a new sport. [ more ]
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