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Fri, December 13, 2024

Fencing organization pens open letter to USFA over concerns about trans athletes, stances on abortion and DEI


Published on 2024-12-13 14:20:39 - MSN
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  • Fair Fencing Organization (FFO) penned a letter to USA Fencing this week over concerns about the governing body's stance on trans athletes and DEI, and its criteria for site selection.

The article discusses an open letter from the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) to the United States Fencing Association (USFA) expressing concerns over several issues. The USFCA criticized the USFA for its handling of transgender athlete policies, particularly highlighting the case of a transgender woman who won a women's fencing event, which led to significant controversy. Additionally, the letter addresses the USFA's stance on abortion, noting that the organization had taken a position on this issue, which the USFCA felt was inappropriate for a sports governing body. Lastly, the USFCA raised concerns about the USFA's approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), suggesting that these initiatives might be divisive and not in line with fostering a unified sports community. The letter calls for the USFA to focus on its primary mission of promoting and governing the sport of fencing rather than engaging in political or social debates.

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