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Obviously this won’t work for all sports, but things like football, track, soccer, it would allow for de-gendered team, even allowing athletes with the skills but not the genetically-endowed physical attributes to have a place to play.

Note: I know very little about sports and being on a sports team, so please point out anything that doesn’t make sense.

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[–] greybeard@lemmy.one 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I could train as hard as possible, for years, and I promise you I couldn't beat a single woman in the WNBA on a 1 on 1 game. I think it is important to remember, that yes, statically, men have an advantage, but each individual is unique. I think it would make more sense 1. Remove the profit motive from sports. 2. Have leagues based on skill, not gender. Of course, that will never happen. Match making in video games is a clear example of how it can work. If I was really into any competitive game, every time I played I'd be playing against people that were roughly equal to me. I suppose that is harder to do in team sports though, especially when there is money involved for the players.

[–] Welt@lazysoci.al 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I could train as hard as possible, for years, and I promise you I couldn’t beat a single woman in the WNBA on a 1 on 1 game.

Yeah, but we both know that's because you're a short-ass weakling, be honest.

[–] greybeard@lemmy.one 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] Welt@lazysoci.al -1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Sorry dude, I found being unnecessarily rude to a total stranger amusing, but I agree with your point.