💨 Abstract

In Australia, transgender netball player Manawa Aranui was banned from the 2025 season after a match that sparked controversy. Aranui, a former men's player, was involved in a legal but intense play that led to safety concerns from rivals. The Riddell District Netball Football League (RDFNL) cited superior stamina and physique as reasons for the ban, invoking Section 42 of the Sex Discrimination Act.

Courtesy: Juliana Cruz Lima