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[–] MyDearWatson616@lemmy.world 95 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Recreational sports should have no boundaries. When you get into professional sports, the topic becomes a lot more dicey.

[–] daniskarma@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I just don't get professional sports.

IMHO sports should only be for fun.

[–] tryptaminev@feddit.de 20 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If you dont have professional sports, you end up with sports being dominated by rich kids, who can afford to not work and fully focus on the sports, while other athletes have to work full time still.

Sports are an entertainment for many people, and why should actors, musicians, comedians and other entertainers make a living, but athletes shouldn't, even though they have to put in the same effort and time?

[–] Sage_the_Lawyer@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sports at the top level already are dominated by rich kids. Wealth is actually more likely to lead to athletic advantages than being a trans woman.

https://www.cces.ca/sites/default/files/content/docs/pdf/transgenderwomenathletesandelitesport-ascientificreview-e-final.pdf

Hmm, this link might be dead. Search for "Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport - Transgender Women Athletes and Elite Sport" and it should pop up.

More:

https://news.osu.edu/want-to-play-college-sports-a-wealthy-family-helps/

The Income Gap Is Becoming a Physical-Activity Divide https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/health/sports-physical-education-children.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

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