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Disc Golfer Abigail Wilson Takes Stand: Refuses to Play Against Transgender Opponent at Music City Open

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The stance taken by the disc golf player follows closely after the disqualification of a fencer from the U.S. team who declined to face a transgender woman.
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 American disc golfer Abigail Wilson is speaking out against transgender participants in women's athletics.
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 The previous week, during the 2025 MVP Music City Open held in Nashville, Tennessee, Wilson approached the tee box ready to make her throw but suddenly halted. She stated that she would not participate due to her refusal to compete against
 transgender athlete
 According to the New York Post, Natalie Ryan allegedly exclaimed, "We need to protect females in our division!" She then went on to say, "This isn’t fair. I won’t participate!"
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 That evening, Wilson posted on Instagram expressing her anxiety about competing against "male athletes" because of the terrorist threats made during the previous year’s competition. These threats had affected Ryan and led to a temporary suspension of the event.
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 Wilson stated in her posting that no security measures were implemented this year, an assertion refuted by the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT), co-organizer of the event along with the Professional Disc Golf Association. In a subsequent post, Wilson clarified that she did not receive financial remuneration for her demonstration, stressing, “This isn’t about money; it’s about conveying a message.”
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 Wilson's boycott occurs just days following USA Fencing disqualifying Stephanie Turner for declining to participate in a match against Redmond Sullivan, a trans woman, who was considered an eligible competitor during the Cherry Blossom Open in Maryland, as reported by Fox News Digital.
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 What additional information do we have regarding Abigail Wilson?
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  She isn't merely a disc golf player.
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 Beyond her professional life in disc golf, Abigail Wilson also works as a tile installer, as shared on Instagram. She explained, “My job is incredibly tough, physically demanding, and messy just to be able to finance going on tours.” Additionally, she noted that “if you’re not among the top ten players, making a living from disc golf isn’t very profitable."
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 Wilson also enjoys
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 And traveling in her van, as shown through the many pictures and clips on her Instagram.
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  Is Abigail Wilson single?
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 Wilson is romantically involved with—and potentially married to—Benjamin Wilson, according to her Instagram posts. Their partnership spans more than seven years, during which they frequently engage in activities such as roller-skating, playing disc golf, and moving heavy rocks together. In earlier days, the pair chose a nomadic lifestyle, residing in a van and sharing their experiences through social media platforms like Instagram.
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  Was Abigail Wilson punished because of her protest?
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 Wilson may have anticipated facing some form of discipline following her refusal to face Ryan, as suggested by the caption accompanying her protest video on Instagram. The caption read: "Today, I probably concluded my career, but that's alright because..."
 bigger than me
 As reported by the New York Post, she stated in her writing. Nonetheless, the DGPT issued an official statement mentioning that she won’t face penalties since “no rules or guidelines were broken,” according to their report.
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Disc Golfer Abigail Wilson Takes Stand: Refuses to Play Against Transgender Opponent at Music City Open

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American Women Opting for Single Life Over Settling

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 (
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 single
 instead of accepting unfulfilling relationships, as stated in an essay by the
 Wall Street Journal
 emphasizing the changing focuses between males and females.
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 This change is characterized by women gaining greater financial independence and placing higher importance on their careers, education, and friendships rather than conventional partnerships.
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 Data from the
 Pew Research Center
 Indicates that 34% of unmarried women are currently looking for love, as opposed to 54% of unattached men.
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 "Men typically don't have the same social network that women often possess. They usually don't have as many friendships, which is unfortunate yet factual," Ettin stated.
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 Jessica Kriegel, who writes books and serves as the chief strategy officer at Culture Partners, proposes that individuals should reconsider their approach to fulfillment.
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 In earlier times, marriage was considered a significant achievement in adulthood. Nowadays, though, numerous women prefer not to sacrifice their aspirations or accept unsatisfactory relationships.
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 This stands in stark contrast to previous generations who frequently faced social pressures to get married at an earlier age and place their family first.
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 With marriage rates dropping universally, women seem notably doubtful, and the social consequences are substantial.
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 Economists and sociologists have pinpointed the widening education and economic gap between genders as a key factor.
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 According to The Pew Institute, 47% of women between the ages of 25 and 34 possess bachelor’s degrees, whereas this figure stands at just 37% for men, leading to what some refer to as a "dating imbalance."
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 Ettin proposes that for numerous women, their partner's stature might be insignificant—what truly counts is whether they share similar values and aspirations.
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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi honours women’s achievements through art, research

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 ABU DHABI, 21st March, 2025 (WAM) -- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has launched a series of initiatives throughout March to celebrate women's achievements in education, research, and the arts.
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 The university remains committed to leading efforts in supporting scientific research and cultural initiatives that highlight women's accomplishments and promote gender equality.
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 In celebration of International Women's Day, the university has launched a Call for Proposals, inviting scholars, artists, and researchers to explore women's contributions, rights, and empowerment across academic and creative disciplines.
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 Participants are encouraged to submit proposals focusing on advancing women's rights through research or empowering women through cultural and community-based initiatives. Selected projects will receive funding, mentorship, and institutional support, with expected outcomes including research papers, policy recommendations, digital archives, exhibitions, and performances.
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 The submission deadline is 15th April, with projects set to commence in September 2025.
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 SUAD will dedicate its iconic Oval Room to the legendary Umm Kulthum. Revered as one of the greatest voices of the Arab world, Umm Kulthum's music transcended borders and generations, standing as a symbol of resilience, artistry, and empowerment.
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 She will be the fifth woman to join the university's pantheon after Olympe de Gouges, Simone de Beauvoir, Germaine Tillion, and Marie Curie as Sorbonne Abu Dhabi honours trailblazing women whose achievements, contributions, and lasting impact have shaped history.
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 To honour her legacy and mark the 50th anniversary of her passing, SUAD will host a special tribute concert by renowned artist Ghalia Benali on 16th April at Zayed Theatre.
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 Running until 29th March, the 'Lumières de Femmes' art exhibition at SUAD's Atrium showcases the creativity, resilience, and cultural expressions of 23 French and Francophone women artists based in the UAE.
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 Featuring French artists and Emirati artist Khulood Al Jabri, the exhibition is a tribute to women's contributions to the arts, offering a captivating experience for art enthusiasts, students, and the wider community. The exhibition is supported by esteemed arts patrons and friends of Sorbonne Abu Dhabi Fairouz and Jean-Paul Villain.
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 The university also announced that five outstanding students have been selected for the prestigious Women@Dior & UNESCO Mentoring and Education Programme for 2025-2026.
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 This global programme nurtures female leaders by providing mentorship, leadership training, and access to exclusive Dior & UNESCO educational resources on sustainability, self-awareness, and inclusion.
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 Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, commented, "At Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, we believe that education and research are a powerful agent of change, capable of breaking barriers and shaping a more equitable society. This month, we honour the voices of the past, celebrate the achievements of today, and invest in the changemakers of tomorrow."
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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi honours women’s achievements through art, research

ABU DHABI, 21st March, 2025 (WAM) -- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has launched a series of initiatives throughout March to celebr...