Controversy in USA Fencing over Transgender Athlete Participation

USA Fencing chair grilled in federal hearing after fencer punished for refusing to face a trans competitor. Calls for leadership resignations. Proposed changes in gender-eligibility policy.

House Republicans Subpoena USA Fencing Board Chair Over Transgender Women in Sports

House Republicans subpoena USA Fencing board chair Damien Lehfeldt to testify in a hearing on transgender women in women's sports after he allegedly refused to cooperate. The issue arose when female fencer Stephanie Turner protested against competing with a transgender opponent and was punished by USA Fencing.