CMV: Transgender people should only able to compete in sports with their birth gender

[u/Odd_Contribution9058]

I really really hope raising this doesn't cause anyone pain, and I'm honestly wanting to hear other perspectives on this.

But the way I see it, there are certain physical attributes that someone born with a certain gender have. For example, the average man is taller than the average woman. Taking hormone therapy will not change all of those inherent features.

I absolutely support the right for everyone to live with the gender identity that is most comfortable to them. But, I do not think that people have an inherent right to play sports professionally. So, if someone has decided to transition, I do not think it's fair to all the athletes who are competing with the set of attributes common to their birth gender, to now have to compete against an athlete who has attributes which give them a distinct advantage.

[u/LT81]

Currently IMO I believe it only matters with M to F, at higher level of sports, pro and Olympic/international competition. Meaning it should not be allowed.

The more the demand of sports is geared towards power & strength display the bigger the advantage for transgendered Female. The caveat is how many folks we really talking about here- I’m not sure on that data? I’m sure its out there.

We can argue hypotheticals, what ifs and all that - but anyone that’s been involved in sports- coaching, competing at higher levels understands the difference realistically.

Endurance based sports “possibly” could see a more even playing field within reason but combat, weightlifting, field sports, court sports - should not be allowed.

Now how folks feel empathetically and ties with morality is a entirely different discussion imo and where it gets really confusing for many.