Is there really a competitive advantage? Debate over trans athletes tests science and inclusion – By Julia Wong (CBC News) / March 30, 2024
Legislation on trans policies in Alberta expected in the fall
Aria McGowan picks up a football and gingerly takes a couple of steps back before throwing it to a teammate down the field.
It’s a Saturday morning and the Edmonton Storm, a women’s tackle football team, is holding a practice at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre.
McGowan, 46, is their quarterback.
She loves playing football, and it’s clear the football field is a place McGowan feels safe. But she and other trans athletes in the province could potentially see their athletic pursuits curtailed.
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