Human Rights for all Athletes
On paper the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has claimed that transitioned athletes may compete in the Olympic Games. However, the Canadian Cycling Association has engaged in blatant discriminat... continue reading »
"Do the right thing here"
"Just how PURE do each of you think you are? I can guarantee that each one of us is a broad mixture of male and female. If you want really PURE male or female I can again guarantee that you will find only a few."
"Either she is legally female or not. The IOC determined she is eligeble to compete your sanctioning body said she could try out for the team she made the team now you change your mind ... That is outrageous and is shame on a country i looked to as a leade"
"I cannot believe this, as it clearly goes against the international olympic committee's acceptance of transsexual and intersex people, I hope the Canadian Cycling Association change their policy and allow Kristen to compete."
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"i wish to lend my voice to denounce this discrimination against Kristen Worley."
"Discrimination against anyone especially someone who is transgendered is wrong. T people already have the worst of lifes discrimination. How can an athletic association justify this blatent discrimination???"
"According to the present rules for competing, Kristen Worley, having transitioned (including surgery) over two years ago and on estrogen, is eligible to compete. The decision to refuse her eligibility is based only on hate and bigotry. We hope that you do"
"Sad to see this prediduce"
"Please do the right thing and allow Kristen Worley to compete."
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"As an Olympic Alternate, I am well aware of the difficulties of navigating training, personal life and politics. Our NSA should be in place to help, not hinder, us as athletes. I wish Kristen Worley the best of luck in her current situation, and hope the "
"I am a transgendered female (a Canadian) living in North Carolina, USA. I deplore this treatment of Ms. Worley. Sincerely, Victoria, http://victoriasjourney.com/"
"Cmon, how can these athletes complete their dream of doing something for their country???"
"Thank you, Kirsten, for not only fighting for your own personal rights, but in turn, for everyone's, especially for transgendered individuals...but, really, for everyone who's been discriminated against."
