The people who compete in a real-life adaptation of the wizarding world sport quidditch will be changing their name because of J.K. Rowling's transphobia.
The news came from the Major LeagueQuidditch and the U.S.Quidditch. The switch is due to the fact that players will no longer be able to read the writings of the author, who has stirred up controversy for her transphobia comments on social media. Just days before the announcement, there was a new instance of transphobia by the author.
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quidditch has a reputation for being a progressive sport in terms of gender equality and inclusion according to the statement. The gender maximum rule prevents a team from having more than four players of a single gender on the field at the same time.
Both organizations feel it is imperative to live up to this reputation in all aspects of their operations, and believe this move is a step in that direction.
The leagues made this decision because of other people. The sport ofquidditch has been limited because of the name trademarked by Warner Bros. The leaders in each league feel that by changing the name, the sport will be able to grow in ways it couldn't have before.
"I believe quidditch is at a turning point," said USQ executive director Mary Kimball in the statement. "We can either stay relatively small or we can make big moves and really propel this sport forward into its next phase."
quidditch was first adapted by two college students in 2005.
Benepe said he was happy with the decision. "Big changes like this don't come without risk, but I've been a strong advocate for making this move for a long time," he said. Changing the name of the sport is crucial to its growth potential.
The new name hasn't been decided, but a series of surveys will be sent out over the next couple months to aid the decision. The first name- change survey can be completed by current players, volunteers, and stakeholders.
