New Delhi, April 5 -- The fencing rivals appeared nearly identical, fully outfitted in protective gear. However, Stephanie Turner felt that the athlete opposite her differed in one significant way.

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As reported by CNN, after the customary gesture of touching foils, the match concluded within seconds without any attempts to lunge, as Turner knelt down and took off her mask.

Turner, 31, chose not to compete in a women's event against an opponent she claims is transgender, a decision that has sparked renewed discussions in the ongoing legal, political, and cultural debate surrounding the participation of trans athle...