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In reply to the discussion: High School girl wrestler nearly lost her life. [View all]ToxMarz
(3,090 posts)37. Just based on weight class alone, I agree
But three weight classes AND the gender difference is another issue. For a male and female wrestler in the same weight class, the female wrestlers would in most cases be at disadvantge. Combining the two is another story and if it is done, extreme caution should be exercised. This is a new phenomonon in sports these days, and there is absolutley not enough experience, research and data to reliably say what is and isn't safe and what generally accepted practice should be. Combined with assholes, 'common sense wisdoms', and probably a dash of misogyny in a petri dish style experiment (practiced by people who disdain science and proven scientific methods) it is a recipe for disaster.
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It's not a gender issue. The coach made her practice outside her weight class, which exist for safety reasons.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2025
#5
As a father of a former college wrestler, you don't always get to train in your weight class.
Cuthbert Allgood
Aug 2025
#23
True, but high school leagues generally have more restrictive rules around practice and matchups for precisely this
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2025
#38
I don't think this story's context provides you the hill you want to stand on.
Torchlight
Aug 2025
#13
This female child was almost killed. That is the only context I need to make a gd decision.
Irish_Dem
Aug 2025
#16
You don't use it as a noun with humans -- it is a huge misogynist thing done by incels and others
obamanut2012
Aug 2025
#52
Please explain when we should use woman or girl? For example, if a female looks 16, should we say woman or girl?
Doodley
Aug 2025
#58
That sounds good to me, but there's always somebody who will object. Call sixteen year-olds a girl and
Doodley
Aug 2025
#72
The coach was at fault here. He put a person much smaller with a very much larger person.
Srkdqltr
Aug 2025
#9
Did you read the article? The coach paired her with a teammate three weight classes heavier.
Heidi
Aug 2025
#29
First of all, a person with a history of injuring other people should not be allowed on the wrestling team.
Wiz Imp
Aug 2025
#35
First thing I though of. The coach doesn't want to waste his time with girls, so he
Scrivener7
Aug 2025
#60