Powerlifter Team Canada 🇨🇦
North American Deadlift Record Holder and Sober Athlete. Any opinions are mine alone and don't reflect that of my employer. 💚🤍💜
"I am the one being punished for speaking truth."
Powerlifter April Hutchinson says she's being threatened with suspension for calling trans athlete Anne Andres a biological male.
@Lea_Christina4
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@piersmorgan
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"BREAKING:
I now face a 2-year ban by the CPU for speaking publicly about the unfairness of biological males being allowed to taunt female competitors & loot their winnings.
Apparently, I have failed in my gender-role duties as “supporting actress” in the horror show that is my
Just for clarification:
I got suspended for calling a transgender athlete who was born male, a man on
@PiersUncensored
The CPU board said it went against their code of conduct and was harassment.
Meanwhile the transgender athlete was allowed to mock women for being weak.
I
A lot of you are asking me if I am happy with the one year suspension.
Of course, I don't feel I should have been suspended in the first place. But, it is what it is. I can walk around with resentment and be angry all day. Or I can push forward, except it and keep being a
@charliekirk11
Yep. He took the record I was going for.... and ALL the records from women. A man now holds all the records in Alberta and Canada. Shame on CPU and anyone that supports this
@jordanbpeterson
Hi Jordan, unfortunately, I am the power lifter who has to compete against this Man. I have been blessed with help from
@Riley_Gaines_
and
@icons_women
I have been fighting my federation for over a year
I got banned from the sport I love for calling a "trans" woman a MAN on
@PiersUncensored
The sport that helps me stay sober, the sport that I fought to have the policy changed so it protects women & fairness. I did just that 🙌
I will never bend my knee to the cult .
"To thine
The MALE powerlifter in the Canadian Powerlifting Union Women's category is now making threats towards myself and
@ABDanielleSmith
I have filed a police report.
All because I ask for fairness in womens sports. I have been stalked, TRAS associated with him have gone after my
UNHINGED RANTS by an angry man targeting two women.
An illustration for
@DuaneBratt
:
Here is the man who currently holds 4 out of 5 powerlifting WOMEN’s records in
#Alberta
(in the age & weight category) using an UNRELATED incident in
#Oklahoma
#USA
🇺🇸 to spew his hate towards
I called out narcissistic man pretending to be a woman in my sport and got suspended for 2 years by my powerlifting federation
I'd do it all over again
#Xydoesnotequalxx
Calling a man a man is not 'bullying' or 'punching down.' Crossdressing straight men are currently one of the most pandered-to demographics in existence, and women are under no obligation to applaud the people caricaturing us.
This... Even though a 13-page letter was sent to the CPU in October thoroughly debunking all accusations.
Obviously, someone had to pay the price for the IPF forcing CPU to be more female-friendly.
Let this be a lesson to all female athletes to shut-up and put-up with
As a sexual assault survivor and being sexually abused as a child I will stand behind anyone especially my friend
@Riley_Gaines_
who is fighting to keep single sex spaces safe. (And How DARE Anyone try to take that away from me) My story = my power.
@IWF
@ICFSport
Today I am 1302 days sober. I quit drinking in 2019, months before Covid arrived and flattened the globe. I started powerlifting the day I got out of rehab and in less than one year I became the National Champ. Piled on top of these struggles I now have to compete against men.
I am a WOMAN, an adult human female XX. A strong sober Team Canada athlete and aunt. I couldn't care less if I ever compete in my sport again, but I do care about my 2 little nieces and the future generations of girls' sports and their safety. Women & girls need and deserve
Such a sad and disgraceful photo on so many levels.
A mediocre male crushes a women's weightlifting competition. Just goes to show the post puberty advantages and the 60% advantage men have in strength sports over women.
Do you know what's worse? The smiling women supporting
Hey
@fordnation
Remember only a couple months ago you shook my hand and said you had 3 daughters who were involved in sports, that you backed me 100%?
I emailed FORD 2 weeks ago and the reply was the they are too busy to address gender identity issues and my email was passed
A big WIN for women in powerlifting Canada today. The
@IPF_tweet
has changed policy. It's not a perfect policy but a step in the right direction. No more inclusion policy. See what speaking up can achieve? Thank you
@coachblade
for all your help and
@ICFSport
@icons_women
The battle will be long but I am strong enough to keep going and fight for fairness. It's too bad my federation has not shown one bit of support in fact have added to my anxiety and depression. I am grateful for my new supports and friends I've met along the way. ♥️
The Canadian Cancer society is now allowing trans women (men) to book cervical examinations. Hmmm Just one thing missing, A CERVIX!! What waste of tax payer time and money on an already burdened health system. 😡 Meanwhile REAL women XX are waiting to get in.
@cancersociety
Received my
#savewomenssports
shirt and sticker today. Part of the proceeds go to
@Riley_Gaines_
organization and the fight for fairness. I think I'll order a few more! LOVE IT
Now, this is a true Champ 🏆
Canadian female Boxer who refused to fight a biological male. Another sport where biological men dominate. It's downright violence against women. It's not just unfair its dangerous. Thanks for ordering one of my shirts. Anyone else interested can
Tell me, Carla, as you are a former paralympian swimmer, would it have been fair if you had to compete against someone without a disability?
Please tell me you understand why they have categories in sports.🙄 👇👇👇👇
(Buzzer goes off) Times up....
To keep them fair. Shame on
Trans rights are human rights and there is nothing “common sense” about exclusion and discrimination.
I firmly believe that as leaders in sport, we have a responsibility to support the full inclusion of trans persons in the Canadian sport system. 🏳️⚧️
@SebastianM1891
@PiersUncensored
Yes. And they used the suspension as a way to silence me and to make an example out of me. Definitely a way to scare other women so they don't speak up.
@icons_women
I can't get enough of this guy, Avi for prime minister. It takes real balls to do this. I said this all along, any man can change their documents to say they are a woman then go in and take records. Finally someone did it for the women and proved policy is a disgrace.
Update: My federation has decided NOT to suspend me for exercising my rights and free speech on fairness in women's sports. GOOD MOVE 👍
Next good move will be changing the current transgender policy. I'm feeling VERY positive
@coachblade
@ICFSport
@icons_women
@AmeliaStrickler
It's official!
The Women's 2023
#1
Rankings are held by Men. Congrats, Alberta Powerlifting Union, that is definitely something to be proud of. 🫠
No, it's absolutely ridiculous, embarrassing and shameful is what it is.
#keepmenoutofwomenssports
@icons_women
@Riley_Gaines_
It's quite simple actually
Men don't belong in women's sports, not now, not ever. We are working hard to change legislation and protect women and fairness. We will keep fighting. We are getting stronger and louder everyday around the world.
#savewomenssports
@Riley_Gaines_
Riley Gaines ( an advocate for women only sport ) is promulgating a position that only biological women should be participating in their sporting activities. I recognize that this is polarizing & emotional topic !
Your thoughts?
I am so tired of the "victim mentality" of mediocre males barging their way into women's sports. We all have struggles in life. I use powerlifting to help me stay sober. Your mental illness is no more special or different than anyone else's battles in life. I have never used or
The London free press photographer came by today to update my photo. Since they were using the same one over the last 2 years. I was quite impressed they chose the one promoting my Merch "Keep female sports Female XX " This will be in print tomorrow's newspaper.
Thank you
This is absolutely INSANE !! Women are NOT "just" a hormone level. No surgery or hormone therapy will negate muscle mass and fast twitch fibers that MEN have. Do you really want to see Women injured or killed in the ring? Shame on
@USABoxing
Lawsuits to follow
@sharrond62
@elonmusk
Thank you for sharing. I'm still in shock to be honest. Imagine being punished for fighting for fairness? For fighting for women? And losing the sport I love that has helped me stay sober 😔 I'm absolutely heart broken in so many ways 💔
Here is the 13 page legal letter in response to The Canadian Powerliftings accusations by trans identifying male lifter AA. I will be pursuing legal action. I have a wonderful team and grateful for everyones support. Link to letter in post .
SPECIAL RELEASE
Revealing the lawyer letter in defence of April Hutchinson
@Lea_Christina4
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Here’s the ICFS statement condemning the CPU and its mistreatment of powerlifter April Hutchinson.
The Male powerlifter in the Canadian Powerlifting Union is now comparing himself to an "oppressed black person" because he's been told he can't compete with the WOMEN at the Western regionals. The Canadian Powerlifting Union is FINALLY following the Governing body and doing the
Here I Go again! ✈️
I got lots of high fives, a hand shake and a Thank you from a father who's 8 year girl is playing soccer. All I can say in return is, Keep using your VOICE! Speak out because it is working 💪
#cdnpoli
@coachblade
#savewomenssports
@Riley_Gaines_
A huge Thanks to Saskatchewan Proud for choosing me as Athlete of 2023. I am honored and what a great way to end such an incredible year. 💥
People might assume that this year was horrible because of my suspension. Yes there were bad days and a lot ups and downs emotionally but
Each day for the next week I'm going to call on well-known female athletes to take a stance on this issue because silence is complicity...we need their voices.
Day 1:
@serenawilliams
@Venuseswilliams
how do you feel about males competing against women?
The 50 year old Male who competited against 13 year old girls and used the same locker room. Specialized education in children and youth
Not a shocker 🙄
Who is being held accountable? Staff? Where were the parents?
Come on Canada step up and stop putting women & girls in
NEWSFLASH!! MALE powerlifter enters ALBERTA powerlifting meet and identified as a FEMALE. As a way to mock the current transgender policy. Took the World Bench Record(unofficially)
That's exactly what the current policy is in Canada a PURE JOKE
Good for you Avi
@TuckerCarlson
A letter written by a female lifter Kristine B who is yet again being forced to lift against a man at her upcoming regionals. One woman has quit, one trying to cut so she lifts in a different category. The male lifters thinks everyone supports him lifting? We ALL beg to differ.
BREAKING NEWS!
Ex strongman "trans identifying male" competitor Audrey Yun who was suspended for 6 months from
@Strongmancorp
for harassing female competitors and myself has now moved over to the Canadian Powerlifting Union and took Gold medal at the BC winter Open. How is this
Female Powerlifters of all ages from the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) have come together to voice their concerns about deserving fair sport and safety. We will NOT be silenced. Please join US and use your voice, share this video and speak up. Keep female sports Female XX.
Canadian sports in 2023.
1) Male powerlifter enters The Canadian Powerlifting union and destroys his competitors by a huge margin. Currently
#1
in Masters 84kg+ World wide and has the 3rd highest deadlift in women's category all ages of all time. I refused to compete against this
This man would definitely get the Father of the year award. My Dad, a retired Superintendent of the Ontario Pronvincial Police is not only a huge supporter of keeping Female sports Female and safe but little did he know getting me into sports at the age of 5 that it would later
Thank you to everyone that supported me and donated to my legal fund. I am very happy with this result and that the Canadian Powerlifting Union is now following the IPF transgender policy which protects women in sport at an international level. I'll be using this time to get
In response to the
@globalnews
interview I did yesterday, which was cut short and was filled with misinformation. (Not surprised)
Part of the video, it was reported that men do not have an advantage over women. Hmmm really? 👇👇👇
Why are 4 out of 5 Women's Alberta
Common sense finally wins. A big Kudos to
@Strongmancorp
for stepping up and protecting women. Weeks ago they created a separate category for trans athletes and now they have issued a 6 month ban to trans athlete Audrey Yun for calling his competitors bigots and transphobic.
Thank you for the compilation of this unhinged males delusion and lies. This is just a small sample of the harassment that I and
@coachblade
have received over the last year. The Canadian Powerlifting Union has allowed this to continue with no consequences.
Meanwhile, suspending
@ctvedmonton
Albertan Jen Kish said the issue is "not this epidemic [Smith] is making out to be.
Said
@RachelNotley
’s expert on sport retired Olympic Rugby athlete Jen ‘nothing to see here’ Kish.
The transgender athlete in my federation claims he started a petition to have me kicked out of the Canadian Powerlifting Union for speaking up for fairness and changing policy to protect women. Instead of aligning he decides to bully me.
#Gaslighting
Will the CPU take action?
Hi Everyone
If you want to help me with my fight for fairness in womens powerlifting you can help by donating or signing the petition. The Canadian Powerlifting Union has suspended me for 2 years for speaking out against males competing against females. They have tried to
Another Win for Women. I got gold medal 🏅 at my provincials. The highlight of the day?? All the women and men that introduced themselves to me and thanked me for fighting for fairness. Thank you. It really made my day. 😊
#SaveWomensSports
@ICFSport
@icons_women
Allowing one trans identifying male into my powerlifting federation is like saying, "It's OK to let ONE athlete fail their drug test, or it's OK to let ONE athlete weigh over by 3lbs on competition day. ONE IS TOO MANY.
@ICFSport
@coachblade
@AmeliaStrickler
@Riley_Gaines_
THIS is what women's sports has come down to. Federations allowing MEN into women's sports and condoning threatening behavior by giving ZERO consequences. Meanwhile, punish the ones that dare speak truth and biological facts. SICK!
#cdnpoli
@fordnation
@ABDanielleSmith
Epic time in Texas with USA Powerlifting President and brave female athletes fighting for fairness in womens sports. So honored to meet you all. You are all family to me. The Press Conference announcing USAPL appeal was a success.
@Riley_Gaines_
@icons_women
@tmsilverman
You are a GEM 💎
@ABDanielleSmith
The Canadian Female athletes both women and girls Thank you. Now let's hope other Provinces follow suit. (Which I'm confident they will)
This was bound to happen.
Enough is Enough
Fairness, integrity and safety are top priority. 👏
And please know this is far from over. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I am discussing all legal options with my lawyer. I recently just started boxing again so that might be next on my chopping block.
It's been just over a year since I spoke out about a male competing in the CPU women's category. So many things have happened since then:
- I appeared on
@TuckerCarlson
@PiersUncensored
@MegynKellyShow
to share my message and fight.
- I was suspended for 2 years by the Canadian
Maybe
@fordnation
should watch my recent documentary so he understands the mental anguish women are experiencing having their sport ripped away from them and silenced for speaking biological facts!
It's sad that Self identification and inclusion is more important than fairness and women's safety. Andres is also ranked
#1
in Women's Masters World. This needs to STOP!
Team Canada powerlifter and activist for women's only sports, April Hutchinson, has called the rankings 'absolutely ridiculous, embarrassing, and shameful.'
MORE:
This is the message that the Canadian Powerlifting Union will send you if you protest or disagree with MEN competing in women's powerlifting . As you can see, their new policy is designed to protect trans athletes. Throwing out FAIR sport and not caring about the mental health or
Coming in HOT 🔥
Avi Silverberg who intentionally identified as a woman and broke the Female bench record in the Canadian Powerlifting Union was inducted into the Hall of fame by Alberta powerlifting Union. Silverberg competed as a way to show just how weak the policy is and how
Looks who's threatening me because I told HIM he doesn't belong in little girls bathrooms
He's a familiar face to
@RebelNewsOnline
as well
Check out this documentary or shall I say Horror film.
Please sign the petition to have the male born lifter removed from the Canadian Powerlifting Union for his threats & harassment towards myself and others. Enough is ENOUGH
We must keep Women's sports fair and SAFE!
@coachblade
@ABDanielleSmith
What a great way to kick start International WOMENS Day which is tomorrow March 8th. My friend
@Riley_Gaines_
was on
@joerogan
this week and I was on
@MegynKellyShow
today
Let's keep fighting for fairness and spread the message.
Keep men OUT of womens sports
#savewomenssports
Today I Celebrate REAL WOMENS DAY XX. I thank these wonderful women for helping me get through this lengthy battle.
@coachblade
@Riley_Gaines_
@SmithMarshi
You are all SHEROES and I am forever grateful 🙏
The prisoners are running the asylum at SFSU...I was ambushed and physically hit twice by a man. This is proof that women need sex-protected spaces.
Still only further assures me I'm doing something right. When they want you silent, speak louder. 🗣️
I want to give a special shout out to
@lpsmediaoffice
for taking my complaint very seriously about a local Trans rights activist who has been harassing me for quite some time now. This TRA stalks my every post, has threatened my gym owner and most recently tried to get me fired.
2 weeks from today I hit the lifting platform in Grand Cayman. I'll be going for a couple records that hopefully will not be taken from me 3 days later by a biological man. Let's hope my federation does the necessary changes.
@ICFSport
@icons_women
@coachblade
I have always been a HUGE fan of
@MegynKellyShow
She speaks the TRUTH and never backs down. I spoke with her about my suspension, unfairness in my sport by allowing MEN to compete against women and the complete ignorance & bias of the Canadian Powerlifting Union.
SAVE WOMENS SPORTS
I believe everyone should have the opportunity to compete in sports but it MUST be on an even playing field and not at the expense of women. Sports have categories for a reason. Listen up Federations! Do not blur or cross the line. Women will fight to the very
@jk_rowling
I called out narcissistic man pretending to be a woman in my sport and got suspended for 2 years by my powerlifting federation
I'd do it all over again
#Xydoesnotequalxx
What an amazing way to start the long weekend.
Hit a 475 lb deadlift which is only 25lbs away from my 500lb goal in 4 weeks. I might actually surpass my goal. My numbers will be EPIC when I get back competing 💪
@ICFSport
@Martina
@icons_women
@IWF
@RebelNews_CA
Ps- if anyone
Omg this is what we've been fighting for!!! Now let's get ALL Canadian provinces on board to protect children and the FEMALE athletes.
Way to go Alberta and a huge thanks to
@coachblade
My hero ❤️
NOW it's time to strip all the records held my MEN Alberta
And Give back to
Gender identity can be a hard thing to talk about, especially when you are involved. But this conversation is extremely important and parental involvement is critical. Kids need to know we love and support them.
My message to all Albertans:
Gender should not even be looked at when it comes to sports. It's male against female. Biological SEX. I am all for "inclusiveness" but when it comes to breaching safety or sports It's a BIG HARD NO!!!
Hi everyone ☺️ There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding the Museum that took down my exhibit. Museum London is in London Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 not in England. Thank you to all of you who have offered support. I am just so touched and grateful for the love ❤️
#savewomenssports