USA Fencing Policy Amendments and Controversies
USA Fencing amends policy prioritizing LGBTQ-friendly states for competitions after backlash over handling of fencer refusing to face trans opponent. New policy focuses on cost, safety, and convenience for all national-event bids. Changes also include playing national anthem at events and updating rules for trans athletes.
Key Points
- Amendment of policy prioritizing LGBTQ-friendly states for competitions
- Focus on cost, safety, and convenience for host cities
- New rules for playing national anthem at events
- Update on rules for trans athletes competing in women's category
Pros
- Focus on cost, safety, and convenience for all national-event bids
- Uniform national anthem policy for USA Fencing events
- Update rules for trans athletes
Cons
- Backlash over handling of fencer refusing to face trans opponent
- Criticism from federal lawmakers regarding LGBTQ-friendly host site selection policy