Who USA Fencing said was an eligible opponent, Turner took a knee. She clarified that she was dragged away after being handed a copy of the association’s transgender policy.
And asked to sign a document recognizing her exclusion. The Daily Express US was informed by Sullivan’s team, Iconic Fencing Club,
That she had complied with all regulations and guidelines issued by USA Fencing and the FIE, the global fencing regulating body.
The team said that Turner’s actions “have no place” in a sport that is based on “sportsmanship and inclusion,” adding that she “has every right to compete in the events that she qualifies for,
And has long since met the criteria to do so.” Sullivan was ruled out of the competition due to the incident, according to USA Fencing.
