The Vancouver Island University women’s basketball team, which has a transgender player leading the team in points, has refused to play against a Christian college, alleging that the Christian school harassed the transgender player during an October contest.
Vancouver Island released a statement saying that its players don’t feel safe playing against Columbia Bible College this weekend.
“Intimidation, harassment, and discrimination have no place in athletics,” the statement read, according to Fox News. “VIU stands in full support of our student-athletes and affirms the right of all athletes to compete in an environment that prioritizes their safety and well-being.”
CBC denied the allegations in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“This was surprising news to us,” the statement read. “CBC stands for safe play for all. Accusations that CBC, its coaches, players, and fans are a safety threat are simply untrue and misinformed.” […]
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