USA Fencing defends trans inclusion policies amid mass backlash after Stephanie Turner kneels in protests

USA Fencing has come under fire after a viral video of women's fencer Stephanie Turner kneeling in protest of a transgender opponent. 

Prominent figures, including J. K. Rowling and Martina Navratilova, have weighed in on social media, alongside thousands of women's sports rights activists.

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USA Fencing addressed the controversy with a public statement on Thursday, defending its trans-inclusion policies. 

"USA Fencing remains committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful communit...