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J.K. Rowling Decries Inclusion Of “Cheat” Trans Sprinter Valentina Petrillo In Paris Paralympics
J.K. Rowling and other prominent TV presenters have criticized the inclusion of transgender runner Valentina Petrillo in the Paris Paralympics.
Rowling, a vocal and prominent critic of transgender rights, joked on X/Twitter that Petrillo’s inclusion means that drugs cheat Lance Armstrong should be entitled to his cycling medals. Martina Navratilova, the highly decorated women’s tennis player who is currently covering the US Open for Sky Sports, also bemoaned Petrillo’s involvement. Sharron Davies, a former Team GB swimmer and BBC presenter, said Petrillo’s involvement in the Paralympics was “nonsense.” She added: “These organisations need to grow a backbone & do what everyone can see is right rather than what’s easy.
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