In a recent statement, 18-time Grand Slam champion shared her opinion about the shocking case of an American mother who lost custody of her daughter due to differences in perspectives on the teenager's gender identity.
In an exclusive interview on the "Independent Women's Forum," Jeanette Cooper, a mother residing in Chicago, recounted how her struggle to accept her daughter's gender transition led to the loss of custody. Cooper attributed this shift in her daughter's perception to the influence of her ex-husband's partner.
Navratilova, known for expressing her views on matters related to the transgender community, revisited the story in question on Tuesday, August 22nd. The tennis player pointed out that, from her point of view, a significant number of minors were making hasty decisions about their gender identity.
The athlete also highlighted the distress that many understanding parents in the United States were experiencing due to policies and approaches surrounding gender and sexuality. Navratilova, known for her outspokenness, has sparked debates on these issues on several occasions.
"This is just so wrong… trans went from 0.02% of the population to going through the roof, statistically speaking. We are literally talking thousands of children into thinking they are trans[gender]… and taking them away from supportive parents- insane," former world No. 1 tweeted about it.
This is just so wrong… trans went from 0.02% of population to going through the roof, statistically speaking. We are literally talking thousands of children into thinking they are trans… and taking them away from supportive parents- insane.
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While Navratilova regularly criticizes transgender activism on her social media, she has expressed even stronger views about sports organizations, including transgender athletes in women's competitions. Navratilova believes that including transgender-identified athletes in women's sports is a lack of respect towards biological women.
Martina Navratilova boasts a remarkable tennis career with 18 Grand Slam singles titles and 31 doubles titles. Her dominance extended across multiple decades, achieving a record 9 Wimbledon singles championships and a total of 167 singles titles, cementing her as one of the sport's greatest players.
