About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of politics on women's sports through the experiences of young female athletes Kendall Lewis and Sia Liilii.

Sports are important activities that teach life skills to countless people every day. But when politics enters the arena, the integrity of sports is in the balance. In recent years, there have been instances of biological men self-identifying as female, prompting many to be concerned about the future of female sports. This episode is an opportunity to hear from two young volleyball players, Kendall Lewis and Sia Liilii, and their experiences standing up for their teammates and fellow female a...

People in this episode

Host: Sherman Tylawsky

Guests: Kendall Lewis, Sia Liilii

Topics covered

• women's sports
• athlete rights
• gender identity in sports
• volleyball
• sports integrity

Keywords

• women's sports
• Kendall Lewis
• Sia Liilii
• sports integrity
• gender identity
• volleyball
• athlete rights

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