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Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines for getting ‘personal’ in clash over trans athletes
- On June 10, 2025, Simone Biles apologized to Riley Gaines for getting personal in their public dispute over transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
- Their conflict started after Gaines criticized a Minnesota high school softball team’s state championship victory, which featured a pitcher who is transgender, sparking a deeply divided national discussion.
- Biles stated she believes sports organizations must create rules that support inclusion while preserving fair competition, emphasizing competitive equity and inclusivity as essential yet currently unbalanced principles.
- Gaines accepted Biles’s apology despite their differing opinions and encouraged others to join in promoting a sporting environment that is equitable, welcoming, and respectful toward female athletes.
- The exchange highlights ongoing challenges in balancing inclusivity and fairness in sports, suggesting policymakers will likely continue reassessing transgender athlete participation policies.
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