'Men like him, who cheat': J.K. Rowling attacks trans athlete Hannah Mouncey after Donald Trump's Olympic ban push
Hannah Mouncey, a 35-year-old Australian handball player who transitioned in 2015, worries she may be banned from competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after playing for Australia's women's team for years.
J.K. Rowling
, best known for the Harry Potter books, responded strongly on social media. She called Mouncey a 'cheating man' who fears he 'won't be allowed to cheat his way to the Olympics.' This sharp comment from Rowling stirred debate and grabbed attention internationally, especially among those who follow transgender rights and women's sports policies.
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J.K. Rowling made her comment about Mouncey on social media, writing: 'Man fears he won't be allowed to cheat his way to the Olympics by playing against women. Man says anti-cheat sentiment is being 'weaponized' against men like him, who cheat…'
Her words sparked strong reactions. Supporters of transgender inclusion saw the comment as hurtful.
Critics of trans athletes in women's sports saw it as standing up for fairness.
Media outlets like Fox News reported the exchange, noting how it added fuel to the already heated debate over trans athletes competing in women's events.
Hannah Mouncey fears Olympic ban after Donald Trump's new rules
Hannah Mouncey shared her worries on the Sacked podcast this week. She said she fears being banned by the end of the year.
Hannah Mouncey spoke in Australia and noted that while some sports bodies are tightening rules, she hopes handball will not follow that path. She said she has played for the Australian women's handball team since 2018 and had positive feedback, even from teams in places like Iran and Kazakhstan.
Hannah Mouncey added
, 'There's this idea that trans athletes have an unfair advantage, but the results don't show that. I've always believed in fairness and restrictions where needed, but blanket bans are not the answer.'
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