The participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports remains a contentious issue. Former professional gymnast Jennifer Sey has been a vocal advocate against the inclusion of athletes assigned male at birth in women’s sports. One of her initiatives to support this cause is the XX-XY Athletics sports clothing brand.
While every other athletic brand remains silent, we’re unapologetic in our defense of women’s sports and single sex spaces. Men & women are different – right down to their XX & XY chromosomes. So, join us & wear your XX-XY Athletics gear with pride. Visit https://t.co/LJpHWjGL0h pic.twitter.com/WO2933XnLW
— XX-XY Athletics (@xx_xyathletics) March 25, 2024
The company’s slogan boldly declares, “Introducing the only athletic brand that stands up for women’s sports. It’s about truth, fairness, safety & equality,” accompanied by the hashtag “the truth fits.”
The brand’s mission is to emphasize the importance of biological sex in sports performance. They argue that inherent differences between men and women, such as XY chromosomes and higher testosterone levels in men, contribute to greater strength and speed. The brand asserts that allowing individuals assigned male at birth (XY) to compete in women’s sports (XX chromosomes) is unfair…
