Applauding the Courage of Boise State Athletes Addressing Transgender Challenges

A rebellion is brewing in women’s sports, as female athletes are standing up and refusing to participate in unfair competitions against biological male opponents.

This season, women volleyball players from the University of Wyoming, Utah State, the University of Nevada, Reno, and Southern Utah have chosen to forfeit games against San Jose State rather than compete against a transgender athlete, Blaire Fleming, on the Spartans team.

The Boise State team not only forfeited twice during the regular season but also made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Mountain West Conference semifinals game against the Spartans due to the controversy surrounding Blaire Fleming.

Despite coaches being dismissed for addressing the situation, the team’s statement was clear: “Our team worked hard to earn a spot in the tournament field and achieved a victory over Utah State in the first round. They should not have to give up this opportunity while waiting for a more fair system that benefits all athletes.”

It is not only unfair but also absurd to force women athletes, especially seniors in their final seasons, to compete against biological males or give up their chances at a championship.

However, this is also a matter of safety. There have been instances this year where transgender athletes have caused harm to their female competitors during games.

In one incident in October, Blaire Fleming spiked a ball into the face of San Diego State player Keira Herron, causing her to fall to the ground.

It is evident that female athletes are tired of being physically overpowered by typically bigger and stronger male opponents.

Their courage is commendable, yet frustrating. They must defend themselves because the sports system is willing to sacrifice women’s careers and well-being in favor of progressive views on gender.

Unfortunately, very few higher education institutions are willing to challenge transgender ideology.

In a bid to prevent the trans athlete from competing, players from various schools and a coach filed a lawsuit in Colorado against the Mountain West Conference and San Jose State. However, a judge ruled that the player could participate on November 25, and the decision was upheld by an appeals court the following day.

There is hope for a return to rationality, as President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to prohibit biological males from competing against women and girls.

The athletes united against this unjust situation deserve respect; they are sacrificing their seasons and risking backlash to protect the sports they cherish.

History will not look kindly on those who failed to support them.