She was ejected for refusing to fence an opponent, regardless of the opponent’s gender identity, according to a statement from the organization.
The International Fencing Federation forbids fencers from declining to participate against one another, and her actions are in violation of this rule.
According to the statement, “USA Fencing is responsible for ensuring that all athletes compete under the same rules established by our international federation,
Regardless of their personal positions.” A fencer is not allowed to refuse to fence another validly entered fencer for whatever reason,
