Fencer explains why she refused to compete against transgender opponent

(NewsNation) – A fencer in Maryland was disqualified from a USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent last month.

During the competition March 30 at the University of Maryland, fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee before her match against transgender student Redmond Sullivan. Turner was then given a black card by a referee.

USA Fencing said in a statement that all athletes compete under the same rules established by the International Fencing Federation...