US EditionTransgender Athletes Dominate UK Women's Pool Championship Final
- Harriet Haynes won the final match against Lucy Smith after leading early, finishing with a lifetime winning percentage of.750 compared to Smith's 85 wins out of 113 matches since 2021.
- The English Pool Association's rules allow transgender participants with declared female identities to compete in women's categories, and they monitor testosterone levels during events.
- Controversy surrounds the participation of transgender athletes, with female players protesting against competing against them.
31 Articles
31 Articles
The Independent
The Independent (US)Transgender pool player fights ban from women’s events in court
Harriet Haynes defends her progress in the sport after facing protests at pool final on Sunday
Two men meet in women's billiards final after dominating female tournament: 'I'm just a woman who is trying to live my life'
A women's pool tournament ended with two men facing off in the final due to a bizarre rule set focused on "inclusion."The Ultimate Pool Women's Pro Series Event 2 at Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan, England, featured Harriet Haynes and Lucy Smith, both males, beating four women each to reach the finals of the 32-player tournament.Haynes was the eventual winner after he held off Smith's late comeback, according to Fox News. The outlet reported…
Pool Competition Ends With Trans-On-Trans Final After Two Men Beat All The Women
Two trans-identifying individuals — men who identify as women — faced off against each other in a women’s pool championship match over the weekend. Harriet Haynes and Lucy Smith made it to the final showdown for the championship title at the Ultimate Pool Women’s Pro Series Event 2 on Sunday in Wigan in the United Kingdom. Haynes went on to defeat Smith 8-6. Each beat out four female opponents to secure their spots in the finals. Former U.S. col…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
