“To ban me from racing? Like I’m some criminal? That’s fu**ing insane.”

Those are the words of 22-year-old British canoeist Kurts Adams Rozentals, who says he’s been frozen out of elite competition by his sport’s governing body—not for doping, cheating, or misconduct, but because of content he posts on OnlyFans.

Rozentals, a silver medalist at the 2023 Under-23 World Championships in canoe slalom, was considered a strong contender for Team GB at the 2028 Olympics. But in early April, he says he received a call from a representative of Paddle UK, the national governing body, telling him he was banned from the final round of Olympic team selections. Worse, he claims, he was also barred from speaking to his coach, staff, and even his teammates.

The reason? His social media activity—specifically, his presence on OnlyFans.

A Controversial Call from Paddle UK

In a lengthy Instagram post to his 73,900 followers, Rozentals laid bare the news: “I got a call from a Paddle UK representative, where I was told that I’m banned from competing at the 2nd and final part of GB team selections… PaddleUK’s reasoning? My social media posts.”

OnlyFans is widely known for its adult content, although creators also use the platform for fitness, music, and lifestyle content. Rozentals admits that some of his content includes nude images sent to paying subscribers.

Governing Body Responds with Investigation

Paddle UK confirmed to CNN that Rozentals is currently under investigation, citing its Athlete Disciplinary Policy. The matter has been handed off to Sport Integrity, an independent investigative service.

Pending the outcome, Paddle UK says Rozentals is subject to “interim action,” which prohibits him from accessing team facilities or engaging with coaches, staff, and fellow athletes in the World Class Programme. The organization emphasized its commitment to maintaining a “safe and open environment,” and said such action is “only taken where necessary and proportionate.”

“I Did Whatever It Took”

Rozentals says his decision to join OnlyFans wasn’t about fame or rebellion—it was survival.

“I was sick of worrying how to pay rent,” he wrote. “I did whatever it took to never be in that position.”

Born in Latvia and raised in the UK, Rozentals says financial struggles have shadowed his journey from the start. “Money has always been a massive struggle,” he said. “Trying to live on the salary Paddle UK pays their athletes is near impossible.”

According to him, he earns just £16,000 ($21,500) a year from canoeing—barely enough to live on in the UK. Before turning to OnlyFans, he says he tried everything from freelance video editing to working night shifts at Amazon. “If it’s not illegal, I’ve done it,” he told CNN.

Since joining OnlyFans in January, Rozentals says he’s earned over £100,000 ($135,000). But he insists the platform wasn’t his dream—it was simply a way to fund his Olympic aspirations. “Doing OF was not my dream,” he said. “It was a way to support the ultimate goal of going to the Olympics.”

A Viral Plea

The Instagram post, which Rozentals hoped would go viral, aimed to highlight the financial realities many athletes face behind the scenes. He feels blindsided by the timing of the decision—smack in the middle of national team selections—and says the lack of communication since has left him feeling “treated like a criminal.”

Even his OnlyFans landing page carries a bittersweet tone. It reads:
“Dear mum and dad, please don’t click on this link. And to everyone else, hope you enjoy ;)”

What Comes Next?

With the investigation still ongoing, Rozentals’ future in competitive canoeing remains uncertain. But one thing is clear: he’s sparked a conversation about how we support—and judge—our athletes.

“If this was about performance, I’d be in the boat,” he said. “But it’s not. It’s about perception. And that’s what hurts the most.”

Source: CNN – British canoeist says he’s being forced to choose between Olympic dreams and OnlyFans

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A Southern California high school track meet has become the latest battleground in a growing national debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports, raising questions about fairness, policy, and gender identity.

At the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Finals this past Saturday, a transgender athlete, who was assigned male at birth, claimed first place in both the triple jump and long jump events — edging out several female competitors. Among them was Katie McGuinness, a senior from La Canada High School, who finished second in the long jump.

In a candid interview on Fox News’ America Reports, McGuinness shared her feelings about the experience. “I ran down the runway, landed, and saw my mark measured at 18.9 meters,” she said. “That was it. I was honestly very discouraged. Winning CIF has been a dream of mine, and it felt unfair to compete against someone who is genetically different.”

McGuinness voiced a concern shared by many critics of trans inclusion policies: “There are certain genetic advantages that biological males have that biological girls don’t. Frankly, I just can’t stand for that.”

The tension surrounding the meet didn’t end there. Reese Hogan of Crean Lutheran High School, who finished second in the triple jump behind the trans athlete, made a symbolic gesture by standing on the first-place podium after the trans athlete stepped off. The moment quickly went viral on social media.

Hogan, who also competed against the athlete in the prelims, told Fox News Digital, “It’s sad to watch. He’s clearly a talented athlete, but I wish he’d compete in the boys’ division.” Hogan emphasized the physical advantages involved, adding, “No amount of training can overcome what a man’s body can naturally do.”

At a press conference during the prelims, Hogan wore a “Protect Girls Sports” shirt and stressed, “This isn’t about the athlete personally, it’s about fairness for girls competing in their own sports.”

The controversy has drawn national attention and put pressure on the CIF and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Just days before the finals, the U.S. Department of Education sent a warning to California after reports surfaced that CIF officials required competitors to remove their “Protect Girls Sports” shirts.

Julie Hartman, a spokesperson for the Department of Education, told Fox News Digital, “CIF’s decision to allow a male athlete to compete in a female track and field final—and the retaliation against girls protesting this—is indefensible.”

The CIF is currently under a federal Title IX investigation for its policies on transgender athlete inclusion. This probe began in February after President Donald Trump signed the executive order titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, which the CIF openly defied, becoming one of the first high school leagues to do so.

Governor Newsom has voiced his opinion on the matter as well, calling the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports “deeply unfair” during a podcast episode earlier this year. However, the state has not changed its 2014 law that allows transgender students to compete according to their gender identity.

Hartman added, “Gov. Newsom recently acknowledged the unfairness, but we continue to hold steadfast to protecting women’s civil rights. Our Office of Civil Rights investigation into CIF is ongoing and vigorous.”

The transgender athlete at the center of this controversy competes for Jurupa Valley High School. The Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) responded to the Department of Education’s comments, stating:

“JUSD follows California law and CIF policies, which require students to compete on teams consistent with their gender identity, regardless of their birth gender. We are committed to protecting the rights and safety of all our students in accordance with state and federal law.”

Source: FOX News – California girls’ track athlete opens up on losing 1st-place title to trans competitor

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