A male high school student, Maelle Jacques, competing as a girl, won the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 2 state championship in high jump, setting a new girls’ record.
Critics argue that Jacques’ participation in girls’ sports is unfair, with women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines condemning the situation as cheating deserving women out of opportunities.
Gaines wrote, “How could the parents of this boy allow their son to cheat deserving women out of opportunities? And why don’t the parents of the girls stand up and say ‘no’ for their daughters?”
How could the parents of this boy allow their son to cheat deserving women out of opportunities? And why don't the parents of the girls stand up and say "no" for their daughters?
This country is full of failing, gutless mothers and fathers. https://t.co/qc39ygtWPT
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) February 5, 2024
“This country is full of failing, gutless mothers and fathers,” she continued.
The school district defends its decision, emphasizing support for students’ gender identity and equal rights.
District superintendent Winfried Feneberg said, “Kearsarge supports all students and student-athletes regardless of their gender identity.”
“Each student-athlete has the right to compete in the activity of their choice,” he continued.
“The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association’s stance on this issue is clear: Denying that opportunity is a violation of equal rights afforded under state and federal law,” explained the superintendent.
“Further, we believe that limiting access to any activity violates our core mission and vision, which are grounded in supporting every student and student-athlete’s right to pursue their goals and interests,” he concluded.
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