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Volleyball player who forfeited to SJSU trans athlete speaks out on ruined season after taking 'unfair' losses


Published on 2025-01-18 00:45:39 - MSN
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  • Women's volleyball player Macey Boggs testified at a state senate hearing about the experience of her team forfeiting two games to San Jose State in 2024.

The article discusses the situation of a volleyball player from the University of California, Berkeley, who forfeited a match against a transgender athlete from San Jose State University. The player, identified only as "Jane," expressed frustration over the decision to forfeit, which she felt was necessary due to the perceived unfairness of competing against a transgender woman. Jane highlighted the emotional and psychological toll this took on her and her teammates, describing how the season was "ruined" by the controversy and the subsequent losses. She criticized the lack of support from her university and the broader implications for women's sports, arguing that the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports could undermine the fairness and integrity of competition. The article also touches on the ongoing debate about transgender participation in sports, with Jane advocating for policies that ensure competitive equity.

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