US college volleyball has gone wild a great emotion that goes beyond sportwith San Jose State in the eye of the hurricane. It’s all due to participation in the championship Blaire Fleminga transgender player, who generated a debate on equality, inclusion and security in the aforementioned women’s team.
The conflict erupts when the second coach Melissa Batie-Smoose was suspended after filing a complaint accusing the university of preferential treatment towards Fleming. According to Batie-Smoose, Fleming’s physical advantage compromises the safety of her teammates.
The assistant coach also reported an incident in which Fleming, along with Malaya Jones, of Colorado State Universitythey allegedly conspired to attack one of the captains, Brooke Slusser, with powerful shots during a match.
For his part, Slusser assured that Fleming had launched finishes at speeds of up to 130 km/hwhich represents a risk for the integrity of rival players and her own teammates, who even avoid playing directly with her for fear of injury.
Look at the power and height of this men’s player Blaire Fleming – from the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. San Jose State women’s volleyball game.
Is it fair that these women who have worked so hard are dominated by a mediocre male player? @NCAAVolleyball @icons_women @WomenAreReals… pic.twitter.com/sk8Bpg13Aq
– Beth Bourne (@bourne_beth2345) September 6, 2024
Slusser is not only supported the accusations of his trainerbut is also one of the people leading the class action against the NCAA, the organization of the women’s volleyball tournament. The player accuses the institution of violate sex discrimination laws by allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
The trial provoked a significant impact on competitionas several teams, including Boise State and Wyoming, decided to boycott games against San Jose State.
Beyond all the controversy generated around the figure of Fleming, the truth is that the trans player leaves her mark on the field. Recently, he reached his auction number 250 of the seasonestablishing himself as one of the most powerful forwards in the American League.
However, its performance was not sufficient to dispel criticismespecially when we wonder if their participation offers an unfair physical advantage. Although Fleming and his team meet admission standards Since the NCAA, the debate over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports continues to divide opinion.
