Harriet Haynes Wins Women's Pool Championship Against Fellow Transgender Athlete

Haynes defeated Lucy Smith 8-6 in the Ultimate Pool Women’s Pro Series final, reigniting debates over transgender inclusion in women’s sports.

Harriet Haynes and Lucy Smith, both transgender athletes, competed in the final of the Ultimate Pool Women’s Pro Series Event 2 in Wigan, UK.
Haynes secured the championship title with an 8-6 victory over Smith after both players defeated four female competitors to reach the final.
The inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports continues to generate heated discussions, with critics citing perceived physical advantages and fairness concerns.
Current regulations by governing bodies like the World Eightball Pool Federation allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s categories under specific conditions, including proof of lowered testosterone levels.
Haynes defended her participation, stating that pool is a skill-based sport not influenced by gender, while opponents argue that biological differences still confer advantages in competition.