The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to uphold state laws that protect women’s sports was a significant moment for women’s sports activists, including Riley Gaines. Gaines, a prominent advocate for women’s sports, expressed relief and exhaustion after the ruling, stating that the fight has taken a toll on her.
Reaction to the Ruling
Gaines was joined by other women’s sports activists, including Jen Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, and former UPenn women’s swimmer Paula Scanlan, who praised the court’s decision. Sey emphasized that there is still work to be done, stating that the goal is to change the culture and protect women’s sports. Scanlan noted that more work needs to be done to ensure protections in all 50 states.
Former San Jose State volleyball player Brooke Slusser called the ruling the ‘biggest win’ female athletes have had yet, while former high school volleyball player Payton McNabb expressed relief that the decision was a reminder that truth does not disappear simply because someone believes a delusion.
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