World Aquatics Debuts Open Category at Berlin Swimming World Cup 2023

[yesterday]

Do you think that's good, is it a step forward/into a direction that other sports could or should follow?
What about figure skating?

World Aquatics Debuts Open Category at Berlin Swimming World Cup 2023

The forthcoming World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023 event in Berlin, scheduled for 6-8 October, will include the debut of the World Aquatics open category. This pioneering pilot project highlights the organisation’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity, welcoming swimmers of all sex and...

www.worldaquatics.com

 

[moonvine]

Do you think that's good, is it a step forward/into a direction that other sports could or should follow?
What about figure skating?

World Aquatics Debuts Open Category at Berlin Swimming World Cup 2023

The forthcoming World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023 event in Berlin, scheduled for 6-8 October, will include the debut of the World Aquatics open category. This pioneering pilot project highlights the organisation’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity, welcoming swimmers of all sex and...

www.worldaquatics.com

I don't know. I don't think they will have many entries.
The Senior Olympics is open to people of all gender identities...but they are hardly cutthroat competition.

"The St. Louis Senior Olympics (SLSO) and the J believe everyone deserves to participate in a safe and welcoming community. We are committed to creating an atmosphere where all athletes, staff and volunteers feel safe, supported, respected, empowered, and equal. SLSO welcomes all athletes, staff and volunteers who are transgender and/or non-binary. All athletes who are transgender will participate in categories that reflect their gender identity. SLSO allows athletes who identify as non-binary to choose the gender category in which to compete throughout the games."

 

[yesterday]

I don't know. I don't think they will have many entries.
The Senior Olympics is open to people of all gender identities...but they are hardly cutthroat competition.

"The St. Louis Senior Olympics (SLSO) and the J believe everyone deserves to participate in a safe and welcoming community. We are committed to creating an atmosphere where all athletes, staff and volunteers feel safe, supported, respected, empowered, and equal. SLSO welcomes all athletes, staff and volunteers who are transgender and/or non-binary. All athletes who are transgender will participate in categories that reflect their gender identity. SLSO allows athletes who identify as non-binary to choose the gender category in which to compete throughout the games."

I think Senior categories like the Senior Tour in tennis are a bit different. It's somehow more of an issue the more highly competitive an event is (?)

 

[moonvine]

I think Senior categories like the Senior Tour in tennis are a bit different. It's somehow more of an issue the more highly competitive an event is (?)

Yes, I did mention they were not cutthroat competition.