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Originally Posted by psychobimbo
Why do they "need to"? Why is it that the people have to adjust for the sporting governing bodies? Why can't the governing bodies adjust to suit the real world?
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Because if sport becomes unfair, it is no longer sport. Fairness is a fundamental principle in all sports. Allowing people to compete with an unfair advantage insults competitors and spectators alike.
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I appreciate this may be a challenge and potentially raise other issues, but I fail to see why someone who is born a particular way needs to adjust the way they are simply to fit in to a stereo-typical mould.
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They don't need to, they can live as whatever gender they choose. However, being a professional sportsperson is not a human right, so the world does not owe them entry into a competition for which they should not be eligible. They are free to create their own category, much as para athletes have.