Martina Navratilova explodes over shocking win by five transgender athletes in women's Pro Disc Golf Championships
Martina Navratilova explodes over shocking win by five transgender athletes in women's Pro Disc Golf Championships (Image via Getty)
An explosive controversy erupted after tennis icon Martina Navratilova criticized the appearance of five transgender players in the women's Pro Disc Golf Championships. This event, held from June 19 to June 22 in the US, awarded winners over $5,000.
The criticism sparked a fierce debate online, leaving many asking what fairness in women's sports really means.
Martina Navratilova speaks out on transgender inclusion
On June 25, 2025, Martina Navratilova, the 18-time Grand Slam winner, publicly criticized the participation of five transgender athletes in the women's Pro Disc Golf Championships. James 'Nova' Politte, a transgender woman, won the Women's 55+ Pro division and pocketed $2,050. Navratilova commented on X (formerly Twitter):
'Speaking of entitled men….'
— zjemptv (@zjemptv)
She spoke to the BBC, saying 'I think it's a mistake. There have been studies showing that after 15 years of hormone therapy, male bodies still have a 20 % advantage over female bodies.' She added,
'You can't compete with that.'
Her remarks reference a Brazilian study on long-term hormone therapy effect.
Martina Navratilova has long opposed transgender participation in women's sports, pointing to the World Tennis Association's rule requiring trans women to sustain testosterone below specified levels for two years.
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She maintains that biological inequalities persist even with such limitations.
Martina Navratilova fuels wider debate on fairness in sports
This most recent episode brought Navratilova's opinions back to prominence, therefore sparking debates in disc golf, tennis, and circles of general women's sport. Critics contend she speaks from prejudice; supporters point to her experience and the need of unambiguous, unbiased guidelines.
Her position is furiously debated on internet sites, including sports disc golf forums and Reddit, with some arguing it unfairly targets transgender athletes while others claim it serves to safeguard justice. Officials in disc golf verified the event complied with US policy, letting trans women participate under predetermined hormone levels (turn0search0).
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