Sports and Competition
by (remove) : Newsweek
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV
Sports and Competition
by (remove) : Newsweek
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV
Thu, February 20, 2025
[ Last Thursday ] - Newsweek
Transgender Athlete's Win in Maine Sparks Backlash
[ Last Thursday ] - Newsweek
PGA Tour to Bring Back Creator Classic at The Players Championship
[ Last Thursday ] - Newsweek
Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
[ Last Thursday ] - Newsweek
How to Watch India vs Bangladesh: Live Stream 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, TV Channel
Wed, February 19, 2025
[ Last Wednesday ] - Newsweek
How to Watch Real Madrid vs Man City: Live Stream UEFA Champions League, TV Channel
Tue, February 18, 2025
[ Last Tuesday ] - Newsweek
How to Watch United States at Oman: Live Stream ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, TV Channel
Sun, February 16, 2025
[ Last Sunday ] - Newsweek
Kings Star Zach LaVine Teases Return to Slam Dunk Contest Following Ja Morant Call Out
Sat, February 15, 2025
[ Last Saturday ] - Newsweek
Ja Morant Teases NBA Slam Dunk Appearance Following Mac McClung Epic Performance
[ Last Saturday ] - Newsweek
IndyCar Team Dale Coyne Racing Confirms New Driver for 2025 Season
[ Last Saturday ] - Newsweek
UFC Announces New Gloves Will be Permanently Removed From Competition
Fri, February 14, 2025
[ Fri, Feb 14th ] - Newsweek
Top 5 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest Performances of All Time
[ Fri, Feb 14th ] - Newsweek
Expert Predictions For 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
[ Fri, Feb 14th ] - Newsweek
How to Watch United States vs Namibia: Live Strea .. ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, TV Channel
Sun, February 9, 2025
[ Sun, Feb 09th ] - Newsweek
Eagles' Saquon Barkley Sets New All-Time Record at Super Bowl LIX
Sat, February 8, 2025
[ Sat, Feb 08th ] - Newsweek
Kaulig Racing's 2025 Overhaul Has AJ Allmendinger Feeling 'Super Pumped'
Fri, February 7, 2025
[ Fri, Feb 07th ] - Newsweek
Mets Owner Sends Message to Pete Alonso After He 'Certainly Won' Negotiation
Tue, February 4, 2025
[ Tue, Feb 04th ] - Newsweek
NFL Referee Association Weighs in on Chiefs 'Favoritsm' Controversy, 'It's Insulting'
Mon, February 3, 2025
[ Mon, Feb 03rd ] - Newsweek
Roger Goodell Speaks Out Against Chiefs Referee Controversies
Sun, February 2, 2025
[ Sun, Feb 02nd ] - Newsweek
Jimmie Johnson And Shaquille O'Neal Fight It Out In Person After X 'Feud'
Sun, January 26, 2025
[ Sun, Jan 26th ] - Newsweek
Shaquille O'Neal Challenged By NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson In Hilarious Exchange
Wed, January 15, 2025
[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Newsweek
Exclusive: Peter Murray Details New PFL Single Elimination World Tournament
Tue, January 14, 2025
[ Tue, Jan 14th ] - Newsweek
Ryan Preece Crew Chief Revealed for Career Reboot at RFK Racing
Thu, January 9, 2025
[ Thu, Jan 09th ] - Newsweek
Alex Bregman Rumors: Here's Red Sox's Top Competition For Star Free Agent
Tue, January 7, 2025
[ Tue, Jan 07th ] - Newsweek
Mets Could Trade For $14 Million Batting Champion If Pete Alonso Bolts
Sun, January 5, 2025
[ Sun, Jan 05th ] - Newsweek
Browns Fire Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey, is a Rebuild Coming?
Sat, January 4, 2025
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - Newsweek
Do Not Count Red Sox Out of Roki Sasaki Signing Sweepstakes Yet
Thu, January 2, 2025
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Newsweek
Simone Biles Named Sports Illustrated Person of the Year 2024
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Newsweek
Front Row Motorsports Reveals Huge Milestone As Team Teases Upcoming Announcements
Sat, December 28, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 28th 2024 ] - Newsweek
WWE Superstar Zelina Vega Drops Out of Competition Due to Injury
Fri, December 27, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ] - Newsweek
NASCAR Rumor: Stewart-Haas Racing $160 Million Sponsorship Details Revealed

Transgender Athlete's Win in Maine Sparks Backlash


Published on 2025-02-20 15:25:28 - Newsweek
  Print publication without navigation

  • A transgender high school athlete played a decisive role in Greely High School clinching the overall girls' state championship by a single point.

The article from Newsweek discusses the controversy surrounding a transgender athlete, Soren Stark-Chessa, who won the girls' state championship in the 1,600-meter race at the Maine Principals' Association's track and field event. Stark-Chessa, who previously competed on the boys' team, transitioned to the girls' team, leading to significant backlash from some quarters. Critics argue that transgender girls have physical advantages over cisgender girls, impacting fairness in sports. The debate has reignited discussions on transgender participation in sports, with figures like Riley Gaines and organizations like the Independent Council on Women's Sports (ICONS) expressing concerns over the integrity of women's sports. Meanwhile, supporters of transgender inclusion highlight the importance of inclusivity and the right of transgender athletes to compete in alignment with their gender identity. The Maine Principals' Association follows a policy that allows transgender athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, a policy that has been in place since 2014.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
[ https://www.newsweek.com/transgender-athlete-win-maine-sparks-backlash-2033960 ]
Contributing Sources