Transgender Athlete Wins Amid Controversy in West Virginia

A 13-year-old transgender athlete's victory in a girls' shot put event sparks protests and legal debates over gender identity in sports.

13-year-old transgender athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson won a girls' shot put event in West Virginia, throwing 32 feet, three feet further than the second-place competitor.
The victory followed a federal appeals court ruling that struck down a state law banning transgender girls from participating in girls' sports teams.
Five female middle school athletes refused to compete against Pepper-Jackson in protest, stepping into the ring but not throwing.
The court's decision cited violations of Title IX, arguing that banning Pepper-Jackson from girls' sports would deny her equal opportunities.
The controversy highlights ongoing national debates over transgender participation in sports and the interpretation of Title IX protections.