The emphasis in the chapter 3 podcast carries out the historical involvement of women in playing sports. They also had issues playing in the Olympics. In early times, women were not allowed to compete or play sports nationally. women faced significant barriers to competing in the Olympics as well. They were often excluded from many events, and when they did participate, it wasn’t like others which made them feel like they’re not worthy of standing out in olympics.

Also, it talks about the gender based who showed up to play sports but were not allowed since they were not fit for the women category. Alos, some athletes had to face challenges by proving them for their gender identity.
The Podcast talks about gender norms and how these issues have affected the athletes. Also, it’s an ongoing issue which needs to be raised and should be made aware of.

I would add the 2012 olympics which included women equality that women can play sports and come upfront without being judged. It is really important to address that since it allowed women athletes to play sports in olympics.

Reflecting on my childhood, I remember observing the passion people in my country had for cricket. Everyone would watch cricket and engage in this sport during their leisure time. Observing that, I felt inspired to participate in this sport, and I would go outside to join others playing cricket. However, I constantly faced taunts like “girls don’t play cricket,” which really troubled me. Despite this, I did not give up and dedicated myself entirely to the sport to alter others’ perceptions. As we enter 2025, we observe a rise in both awareness and equality. Women’s cricket exists in nearly all countries that participate in international competitions which is absolutely amazing to see.

Also, If we talk about the policies then the assertion that trans women have not excelled in women’s sports under current NCAA regulations mainly focuses on that athletic achievement mostly relies on the categorial bases such as training, experience, and talent, rather than solely gender but I think its all made up since we haven’t seen any progress in taking measures for trans women dominating sports.

The discussion about trans athletes frequently appears to be driven more by political motivations for gaining views or popularity rather than by a true concern for the fairness of women’s sports which can really make a difference.

I would say that Robins is bringing up several points which stand out clearly when it comes to what she says The aims of transvestigation an Olympic athlete are not, in any meaningful sense, anything to do with sports, or fairness, or even with women (cis women, at least) as a social category. Rather, they have everything to do with transness, and the public expression of trans femininity”

Robins talks about the true objective of the sports is not to safeguard the integrity of sports that who is playing really matters, but it is all about instigating criticism among trans genders regarding the legitimacy of trans women’s existence and their right to showcase femininity. It is a debate when we talk about these issues since it’s about different genders that are facing challenges.

When she says, “this has never been about sport,” Robins is actually putting a light on when the trans women play sports the focus shifts from the sports to the public discussion it becomes a debate regardless of sports it’s mostly about gender identity, norms that what would others think, and the prominence of trans femininity.

It’s been an excuse since the existence of trans women is becoming a debate and people judge trans women play and they confirm their identity and then decide whether they fall into the category to play a certain sport or not. Also, people are judging their existence and how they can fit to play sports.