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Quidditch unveils new name amid furor over ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling

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Real-life quidditch is being renamed quadball by the sport's governing bodies. The decision was made to "distance themselves from the works" of author JK Rowling. The International Quidditch Association will also be adopting the new name worldwide. The name "quidditch" was trademarked by American film company Warner Bros.

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The Guardian

Quidditch changes name to quadball after JK Rowling’s trans statements

Quidditch, a sport that was created for the fictional world of Harry Potter before spreading to US college campuses, is changing its name to quadball

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Quidditch changes name to ‘distance themselves’ from JK Rowling

The sport, played by Harry and friends on broomsticks in the novels, is played by around 600 teams across 40 countries globally following its inception back in 2005

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hill

Quidditch unveils new name amid furor over ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling

Three major organizations that promote and manage the sport of quidditch say they are changing the name of the game to quadball, partly to distance themselves from “Harry Potter” author…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Quidditch changes name to 'quadball' in break from <i>Harry Potter</i> author Rowling

Silicon Valley Skrewts' Willis Miles IV, right, leads his team to the quaffles at the center of the field during a scrimmage against the University of Ottawa Quidditch team at the Quidditch World Cup in Kissimmee, Fla., Friday, April 12, 2013. Quidditch is a game born within the pages of Harry Potter novels, but in recent years it's become a real-life sport. The game is a co-ed, full contact sport that combines elements of rugby, dodgeball and…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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NY Daily News

Quidditch leagues change name of Harry Potter-inspired sport, citing J.K. Rowling’s ‘anti-trans positions’

The real-life sport, which was inspired by the magical game of quidditch, from the "Harry Potter" books, is now known as quadball.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Sky News UK

Quidditch changes its name to distance itself from JK Rowling

Major League Quadball said changing the name "opens unprecedented opportunities for growth, exposure and partnerships" and officials were "looking to make the most of it".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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