Female Fencer Disqualified After Kneeling Protest Against Trans Opponent at USA Fencing Event

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Female fencer takes knee against trans athlete in dramatic protest—and is disqualified on the spot. On March 30, 2025, at the Cherry Blossom D1A/Veteran Regional Open Circuit hosted by the University of Maryland, a female fencer was expelled after kneeling in protest against transgender opponent Redmond Sullivan, who previously competed on the men’s team at Wagner College. The fencer received a black card under USA Fencing rules, prompting outrage from across the sports world. USA Fencing cited its inclusive policy, which allows athletes to compete according to gender identity after one year of hormone suppression. Public figures like Megyn Kelly hailed the protester a “heroine,” while Riley Gaines called for boycotts and Martina Navratilova slammed the disqualification. This protest has ignited renewed debate on the fairness of transgender participation in women’s sports. Watch now as we break down what happened, the rules, the reactions, and what this could mean for the future of women’s athletics in America.

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