The world of sports has been largely defenseless against wokeism.
Politics has crept into just about every sport.
Now a pro surfer who survived a shark bite got attacked by far-left activists.
Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is the latest pro athlete to run up against the “woke” mob.
Hamilton, who lost her left arm to a tiger shark bite as a teenager (the film Soul Surfer was based on her life), protested the World Surf League (WSL) edict that allowed biological males who identify as transgender to compete against women.
The WSL is using the Olympic standard of testosterone levels, which is separate from genetic structure.
Athletes who have gone through adult puberty have a marked advantage, even after hormone treatments.
Hamilton explained, “I personally think that the best solution would be to create a different division so that all can have a fair opportunity to showcase their passion and talent – and I think it’s really hard to imagine what the future of women’s surfing will be like in 15-20 years down the road if we move forward allowing this major change.”
Hamilton is correct, and other professional athletes have made similar statements about their respective sports.
The controversy of trans athletes in sports when University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas shattered records while competing against women.
When Thomas competed as William in the men’s division, Thomas was ranked in the 500s, but finished number one in the women’s division.
There is a chasmic difference between men and women at the elite levels of athletics.
Hamilton is not in her opinion.
Surfing legend Kelly Slater agreed with Hamilton’s proposal of a transgender division.
Also, former surfing champion Shane Dorian commented in support, “Speak your truth! Thank you for being brave enough to stand up for what you believe…Don’t listen to people who hurl the word transphobic at anyone [whose] beliefs don’t align perfectly with theirs. These are complicated problems with no clear solution. Regardless, there [are] many people who love and support the trans community who agree with you on these issues.”
It’s mind-boggling to see how far radical gender ideology has come.
An obscure discipline in the crevices of academia is now stampeding through one institution after another.
Hamilton added, “I was messaging with a friend who is a part of the (LGBTQ) community and I really don’t think at this point there is a solution that will please everyone…There are different world views and that is part of life. I may not have the perfect answer. But I do feel the way I do and will continue to stand firm in what I shared here.”
Needless to say, Hamilton has already been attacked by “woke” activists, but people on the other side of the issue have expressed support.
Riley Gaines, who competed against Lia Thomas in collegiate swimming, said, “THANK YOU for using your platform to share this. I can’t express how inspiring this is.”
The battle for common sense continues.
