Surfing Queen Bethany Hamilton Takes an Oath to Boycott World Surf League Events Amidst New Transgender Policies

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Surfing veteran and "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton is rigid in his stance to block the entry of transgenders with a low level of testosterone in their body as it will ruin the competency in women's professional surfing. Check out the latest update on the issue in this story. [{ "selector": ".prauo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".qassb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-116px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".qzroj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 321px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Surfing veteran decides to boycott WSL events

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"I personally won't be competing in or supporting the World Surf League if this rule remains," surfer Bethany said regarding the boycott of WSL events.

Bethany's remarks backfired on her

After bold remarks from the "Soul Surfer", she received "mean and cruel" remarks on the internet regarding her stance on the issue.

WSL and ISA's stance on whole issue

Both WSL and ISA have stated that they will continue to evaluate their policies as more research, information, and feedback emerges.

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Surfing Queen Bethany Hamilton Takes an Oath to Boycott World Surf League Events Amidst New Transgender Policies

Surfing veteran decides to boycott WSL events

"I personally won't be competing in or supporting the World Surf League if this rule remains," surfer Bethany said regarding the boycott of WSL events.

After bold remarks from the "Soul Surfer", she received "mean and cruel" remarks on the internet regarding her stance on the issue.

Both WSL and ISA have stated that they will continue to evaluate their policies as more research, information, and feedback emerges.

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