Wyoming tennis president resigns in protest over transgender playerBy Richard Pollina
August 4, 2023
The president of a Wyoming tennis association stepped down from her role when a transgender female was permitted to enter a tournament, claiming that a “man playing against a woman is very unfair” and against her “integrity.”
Jackie Fulkrod, the former president of the Cheyenne Tennis Association board, took issue with collegiate player Brooklyn Ross’s involvement in the Wyoming Governor’s Cup, according to Cowboy State Daily.
“I feel like having a transgender athlete compete in the women’s draw is against my personal integrity and what I believe and value,” Fulkrod told the outlet.
Fulkrod — whose mother also resigned from the board over Ross’ participation — had served on the Cheyenne Tennis Association board for two years before her resignation.
“My decision to resign was solely based on the fact that we didn’t have any way to protect our organization or protect our female athletes that are going to be playing in the tournament,” Fulkrod told the outlet.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/08/04/wyoming-tennis-association-board-president-jackie-fulkrod-resigns-in-protest-over-transgender-player-brooklyn-ross/