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They’re banning transfem athletes from competing in archery competitions over in the uk. As someone who’s dedicated their life to this sport I’m just devastated with that fact. I hope to god that USA Archery takes a stand against any pressure they face
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Anonymous 9w

It doesn’t really even make sense because modern archery is based on accuracy anyways it’s like banning us from chess it makes no sense

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Anonymous 9w

I’m so sorry.

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Anonymous 9w

We’ll do our best to fight this over here.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 8w

Agreed, accuracy and precision matter but I feel like the primary issue transphobes might have with us in archery is draw weight. Bow limbs are rated at different poundages and there’s definitely a massive advantage with being able to draw more weight since that affords a faster arrow with greater wind resistance, as well as better stability. Recently in the olympics men have bows rated around 48 lbs while women have bows rated around 33lbs (don’t quote me on that tho)

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 8w

Even then bc muscle mass goes down with continuous estrogen usage it’s enough for USA Archery to currently say that 2 years on E is enough for a transfem athlete to shoot in female divisions. Combine that with the fact that women even tend to score better at higher levels of competition than men I have no idea what Archery GB is on

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