Two Trans Women Face Off in Women’s Pool Championship

In a moment that’s being called a mockery of women’s sports, two transgender players—both born male—competed in the final of a women’s professional pool tournament in the U.K. on Sunday. Critics say the real loser wasn’t the runner-up. It was women’s sports—and common sense.

At the Ultimate Pool Women’s Pro Series Event 2, held in Wigan, England, Harriet Haynes defeated Lucy Smith 8-6 to take the title. But many are asking: How did we get here?

“This Is a Joke”: Outrage Across the Globe

American former collegiate swimmer and outspoken women’s advocate Riley Gaines didn’t mince words. Sharing a viral post from Reduxx magazine on X, Gaines wrote:

“A real-life South Park episode… They really took ‘may the best man win’ to a whole new level. Congrats to the better cheat, Mr. Haynes!”

British Olympic medalist Sharron Davies added:

“This is bloody ridiculous & grossly wrong in every way. These sports hate their female players to do this.”

Even media firebrand Piers Morgan jumped in:

“Preposterous. Why anyone supports this cheating bullsht is utterly beyond me.”*

The Viral Match That Broke the Internet

The controversial final didn’t just stir debate—it exploded online. A single post highlighting the match between two biological men in a women’s championship racked up over 8 million views and thousands of outraged comments.

One user wrote:

“If there’s no male advantage in pool, why did the two men beat every woman to make it to the final?”

Another chimed in:

“This isn’t just about pool. It’s about erasing women from their own spaces.”

Biological Reality vs. Political Correctness

Haynes has claimed pool “isn’t a gender-affected sport,” telling The Independent last year:

“We’re not talking about boxing or golf—we’re talking about pool.”

But critics aren’t buying it. The English Blackball Pool Federation (EBPF) recently banned trans-identifying males from their women’s leagues, citing unfair physical advantages—including larger hand spans, longer arms, and stronger grip strength, which can impact shots and positioning.

One sports physiologist told us:

“You don’t need brute force to dominate in pool. But you do need reach, control, and precision—where male physiology can still matter.”

Americans Are Tired of This Debate

Polls consistently show where the American people stand. A 2024 YouGov survey found that 59% of Americans oppose letting transgender athletes compete in women’s sports. Only 19% support it.

President Donald J. Trump has been clear on this issue, vowing in his 2024 campaign:

“We will keep men out of women’s sports. Period.”

He’s now pushing for federal legislation to define athletic competition based on biological sex, not self-identified gender.

Where Does It End?

This isn’t a one-off. Just days ago, a female fencer was disqualified from a match after refusing to compete against a trans-identifying male. Across the West, women are being sidelined, punished, or silenced for defending their own spaces.

As one commenter posted:

“We fought for Title IX to protect women’s sports. Now we’re watching men dominate those same arenas in lipstick and wigs.”

Bottom Line

Sunday’s pool match was more than a final. It was a flashpoint in a growing cultural war over truth, fairness, and the definition of womanhood.

And if this keeps up, many fear it won’t be long before real women are spectators in their own leagues—watching from the sidelines as biological men collect the trophies.