Yes. For some sports. The science is still out on this debate. Ultimately I feel the more physically demanding and the more professional/level of the sport the greater level of regulations needed to keep the sport competitive and engaging for all those involved. (not talking about just trans athletes.) For example, in boxing a professional 120lb male boxer will never lose to a professional 120lb women boxer. Contrast that to Bobsled. I don’t understand the breakdown between men and women. Shooting. Team golf. Team track and Field. Bowling. Ice curling Etc. Why not combine the genders?
Is there a reason not to just put everything into a hierarchy of weight classes? Legitimately asking.
Yes. For some sports. The science is still out on this debate. Ultimately I feel the more physically demanding and the more professional/level of the sport the greater level of regulations needed to keep the sport competitive and engaging for all those involved. (not talking about just trans athletes.) For example, in boxing a professional 120lb male boxer will never lose to a professional 120lb women boxer. Contrast that to Bobsled. I don’t understand the breakdown between men and women. Shooting. Team golf. Team track and Field. Bowling. Ice curling Etc. Why not combine the genders?