Transgender Athlete Controversy: World Responds to Wyoming’s Forfeit
The University of Wyoming has made headlines by taking a firm stance on a highly debated issue in sports: the participation of transgender athletes. The university announced it would forfeit its upcoming women’s volleyball match against San Jose State University due to the presence of transgender athlete Blair Fleming, according to a report by Outkick’s Dan Zaksheske.
In an official statement, Wyoming confirmed its decision not to play the scheduled conference match on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the UniQyo Sports Complex. The Mountain West Conference has recorded the game as a forfeit and a loss for Wyoming. Despite the forfeit, the Cowgirls are set to host Fresno State at the UniWyo Sports Complex on Thursday, Oct. 3.
The decision sparked heated reactions online, with fans offering divided opinions.
One Twitter user expressed frustration, saying, “San Jose State women’s volleyball chose to support a man. The women from other universities are now standing up to this insanity and supporting each other, this is how we win as women.”
Another fan praised Wyoming’s stance: “This is the definition of ‘Cowboy Up.’ Well done, University of Wyoming.”
Some commenters raised concerns about the locker room situation, with one person stating, “Isn’t it concerning for the parents of the other team members that a male is sharing a locker room with their daughters? I’m not ok with this.”
Others defended Fleming, emphasizing that she is a woman and does not possess a competitive advantage, calling the backlash “bizarre.”
