Keep Women’s Sports Fair: Biology Matters

Bruce News MA Ed.

Why Women Don’t Belong in Men’s Sports

In today’s cultural climate, the push for gender neutrality in sports has raised significant debate. While equality of opportunity is important, it is also crucial to recognize biological realities when it comes to athletic competition. The fundamental differences between men and women make coed sports or women competing in men’s leagues unfair and even dangerous.

Biological Differences Matter

From a purely scientific standpoint, men and women have distinct physiological differences that impact performance in sports. Men generally have greater muscle mass, denser bones, larger lung capacity, and higher levels of testosterone, all of which contribute to superior strength, speed, and endurance. This is why men’s and women’s sports have traditionally been separate—to ensure fair competition and protect athletes from unnecessary injury.

Take, for example, sports like football or wrestling, where brute strength and power are significant factors. A woman competing against a male athlete in these sports faces an increased risk of injury due to the sheer physical disparities. Even in non-contact sports like track and field, men hold records that far exceed those of women, proving that biology plays a decisive role in athletic performance.

Fairness in Competition

Women’s sports were established to create a level playing field where female athletes could compete against others with similar physical capabilities. If women were encouraged to compete directly against men at the highest levels, it would severely limit opportunities for female athletes to succeed. Even in sports where skill is important, the physical advantages men have often make a difference.

For instance, in tennis, Serena Williams—one of the greatest female athletes of all time—has openly admitted that she wouldn’t stand a chance against top male players. The Williams sisters once played against the world’s 203rd-ranked male player and lost handily. This demonstrates the gap that exists, even among elite athletes.

Protecting Women’s Sports

Instead of trying to force integration, we should be focusing on protecting and promoting women’s sports. Female athletes deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication, and that means ensuring they compete in a fair environment. The push to blur the lines between men’s and women’s sports does not elevate women—it diminishes their achievements by setting them up for failure against biologically stronger opponents.

The integrity of sports relies on fairness and competition within biological categories. Women have made great strides in athletics, and they should be able to compete without the unrealistic expectation of going head-to-head with male athletes. The solution isn’t to erase distinctions but to uphold them for the benefit of all athletes.

Conclusion

Protecting women’s sports isn’t about politics—it’s about fairness, safety, and common sense. Women deserve the opportunity to compete on a level playing field, just as Title IX intended. Let’s stand up for reality and protect the integrity of female athletics.

Opinion

God Created Men and Women Separately—Sports Should Reflect That

The Bible is clear: “So G-d created man in His own image… male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27). G-d designed men and women with distinct physical and biological differences, and that truth should be respected in all areas of life—including sports. Allowing men to compete in women’s sports denies both science and God’s design. We must stand for fairness, truth, and the integrity of women’s athletics.

Pray, Vote and Be Active --- Bruce News