'Genocide': British Cycling Association to ban transgender women from competitions | Israel Hayom

The controversy surrounding transgender athletes' participation in the women's category continues to generate interest around the world, and now the British Cycling Association has announced that it will ban transgender athletes from competing against biological women.

Conversely, the British Cycling Association decided to change the current men's category to an open category, where transgender women can compete against biological men, including transgender men.

The one who spoke out against the move is transgender cyclist Emily Bridges, who revealed that she may give up competitive cycling and emigrate to another country following the ban. Bridges called the British Cycling Association's decision "genocide against us."

Bridges claims that there are homophobic coaches within the British Cycling Association, compared its executives to Nazis, and claimed: "I should consider a plan to leave this terrible island."

Emily Brydges. Strong protest, photo: Getty Images

On the other hand, activists critical of the gender issue praised the British Cycling Association's decision, saying it was a "step in the right direction". Former athletes including Sharon Davis and Mara Yamauchi also welcomed the new rules, saying it was a "good day for common sense and equal opportunity in women's sports."

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There has been a debate around the world over the past year following a series of incidents, with the IOC announcing that it was still investigating the issue, while the World Athletics Federation had already decided to ban transgender athletes.

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