After entering a public conversation regarding transgender representation in sports, Lance Armstrong has been slammed for startling hypocrisy.
The disgraced former cyclist, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France medals in 2012 after being found guilty of various doping offenses, boasted on Twitter that he was “uniquely placed” to speak about contentious issues.
In announcing the beginning of a special episode of his podcast “The Forward,” he wrote on Twitter: “Of all the controversial and polarizing subjects out there today, I’m not sure there are any as heated as the topic of Trans athletes in sport.”
“Is there not a world in which one can be supportive of the transgender community and curious about the fairness of Trans athletes in sport yet not be labelled a transphobe or a bigot as we ask questions? Do we yet know the answers? And do we even want to know the answers?
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“I do. Hence these conversations… a special series of The Forward, beginning Monday, where I dive into this issue with an open mind in an attempt learn as much as possible from all sides of the debate. I hope that for those who have been reluctant to have this conversation, this somehow feels safe. Be fearless,” he added.
His declaration has not been warmly received by other social media users, many of whom have noticed his peculiar language choice.
They responded to his purported curiosity about the “fairness” of including trans athletes in competitive events as follows:
The uproar comes only weeks after World Athletics (WA) announced a restriction on transgender athletes who have gone through male puberty from competing in female category sports, comparable to rugby and swimming codes.
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Lord Sebastian Coe, the organization’s president, stated at the end of March that the decision was motivated by the desire to “protect the female category.”
“We cannot in all consciousness leave our transgender regulations as they were,” he stated.
The issue of whether it is fair to integrate transgender individuals in female athletic activities is a complicated and contentious one. It entails balancing inclusivity and fairness for transgender athletes with the possible benefits that biological differences may bring.
Sports organizations and regulatory bodies are always examining and revising their policies in response to scientific research, expert opinions, and stakeholder feedback.
Lance Armstrong net worth
Lance Armstrong has an estimated net worth of $50 million.
