A couple of recent incidents in Oregon and Washington are adding to a raging debate I’m sure you’ve already heard about: transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports and coming out on top.
Let’s start with Oregon. Two female athletes recently made headlines—but not for winning.
After placing behind a transgender competitor at the state high jump championships, these girls quietly protested by refusing to step onto the winners’ podium.
Two female athletes refuse to stand on the podium after a male pretending to be a girl won the Oregon girl’s high jump state championships.
These girls have had enough of the madness.
This insanity will end when more courageous girls stand against it. pic.twitter.com/JeaZIucBj1
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 1, 2025
You can’t help but feel for these girls. They put in hours of training, only to find themselves up against competition that just doesn’t feel fair.
Over in Washington, a similar situation unfolded. Veronica Garcia, a transgender athlete, won the girls’ 400-meter dash at the state championship.
Instead of applause, Garcia faced loud boos during the award ceremony.
NEW: Male who stole the Washington State title from a female in the girls’ 400m at the 2A Washington State Championship gets booed at the podium.
Good. Booing in this situation should be the norm.
Garcia says he doesn’t care about the boos and is going to dominate the female… pic.twitter.com/qt73YMgvv1
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 1, 2025
Clearly, this issue hits a nerve—not just among athletes, but among parents and fans, too.
The frustration is over fairness. Biological males typically have clear advantages—strength, speed, endurance—even after transitioning.
Many feel that allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s events creates an uneven playing field.
It’s hard enough to be an athlete, a female athlete at that, without feeling the deck is stacked against you.
Now, there’s another side, of course.
Groups like the ACLU argue passionately for inclusivity, saying transgender athletes deserve the right to compete according to their gender identity.
They point out that athletic talent varies widely anyway, and they worry about the mental health of transgender athletes who could feel excluded or discriminated against.
But it’s becoming clear that female athletes themselves aren’t staying quiet anymore.
These protests aren’t random—they’re happening because girls genuinely feel their hard work is being overshadowed by an unfair situation.
Lawmakers and sports organizations would be remiss to not pay attention.
In fact, states like Florida and Texas have already stepped in, passing laws that require athletes to compete based on biological sex.
Meanwhile, states like Oregon and Washington stick with more inclusive policies based on gender identity.
The mixed policies across the country only add confusion and frustration for athletes and their families.
This isn’t an easy issue. It’s emotional and complicated.
Still, at the end of the day, the conversation is about finding a balance—one that respects an individual’s right to personal life decisions, but also protects and upholds fairness in women’s sports.
Whatever side you’re on, we need to figure this out soon, because the controversy is only growing.
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