"The word hysteria has always been ascribed to women overreacting": Martina Navratilova slams journalist's controversial trans women headline
WTASaturday, 23 November 2024 at 01:30
Martina
Navratilova joins criticism against journalist for controversial headline on
trans women in sports. Columnist Scott Ostler published an article addressing
women’s protests against the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports.
The 18-time
Grand Slam champion, who has often stated her opposition to including trans
athletes in women’s sports, was unimpressed by Ostler’s controversial headline.
The columnist titled his piece, ‘Great volleyball amid trans hysteria,’ drawing
widespread criticism on social media.
“Does
longtime, well-respected sportswriter @scottostler really believe males have no
physical advantage over women? Why is he torching his reputation writing the
following? ‘College women’s volleyball and basketball teams routinely recruit
male students as practice opponents,’” posted the account ‘WomenAreReals.’
In
response, Navratilova shared the post on Instagram, adding: "And the irony
of the headline—the word HYSTERIA has always been ascribed to women
overreacting since we can’t handle our emotions. In any case,
@scottostler—happy to talk to you about this if you’re interested in finding
out more. Also—the women’s net is 9 inches lower…why?"
Navratilova
has frequently been accused of transphobia due to her staunch stance against
trans athletes competing in women’s categories. The former World No. 1
maintains that there are undeniable physical differences that negatively affect
female competition.
During
Wimbledon a few months ago, Navratilova addressed the criticism she has faced: "I've
been jettisoned by a lot of the groups in the LGBT community," Navratilova
said. "But, you know, I've been speaking my mind for a long time. I'm not
going to change that. Yes, it's been pretty rough. But I know I'm on the right
side of history. I'm right on most people's opinion about women's sex-based
spaces, and especially sports. They need to stay female."
Does longtime, well-respected sportswriter @scottostler really believe males have no physical advantage over women?
— WomenAreReal (@WomenAreReals) November 21, 2024
Why is he torching his reputation writing the following?
“College women’s volleyball and basketball teams routinely recruit male students as practice opponents” pic.twitter.com/Te6c3PMwp7
And the irony of the headline- the word HYSTERIA has been always ascribed to women overreacting since we can’t handle our emotions. In any case- @scottostler - happy to talk to you about this, if you’re interested in finding out more. Also- the women’s net is 9 inches lower…why? https://t.co/85n5Q2w5PK
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) November 21, 2024
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