Transgender Athletes Dominate UK Women's Pool Championship Final

Harriet Haynes defeated Lucy Smith to win the Ultimate Pool Women's Pro Series Event 2, reigniting debates over fairness and inclusivity in women's sports.

Harriet Haynes secured the championship title against Lucy Smith in the Ultimate Pool Women's Pro Series Event 2, marking a historic final with two transgender athletes.
Both finalists outperformed their female competitors, sparking renewed discussions about competitive integrity in women's sports.
The World Eightball Pool Federation (WEPF) allows transgender athletes to compete under guidelines requiring a minimum of four years identifying as female and proof of lowered testosterone levels.
Critics have raised concerns about the disproportionate prize money distribution, with Haynes and Smith earning the majority of the total purse.
Haynes has previously defended transgender inclusion in pool, arguing that the sport does not confer physical advantages based on gender.