By james art 
The free, family-friendly rally is open to the media and public and will be streamed live on X
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RELEASE IMMEDIATE
MEDIA SIGNAL
Hey NCAA & Mountain West!!!
Women’s sports are for women only
ICONS Highlights rally to support the University of Nevada, Reno women’s volleyball team in defense of justice and fair play on the court
The Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) has announced its support for an upcoming rally featuring the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) women’s volleyball team. On Oct. 26, the team will publicly discuss its decision to forfeit its game against San Jose State University (SJSU), citing safety and fairness concerns about SJSU starting a transidentified male athlete on the women’s team.
“Our decision not to compete against San Jose State is a defense of the rights of female athletes everywhere.” We are here to show that the integrity of women’s sports is not up for debate,” said the UNR volleyball team captain Sia Lily.
This public stance against injustice in Women’s Mountain West Conference volleyball is a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight to maintain fairness, safety and equal opportunity in women’s athletics. The free, family-friendly rally is open to the media and public and will be streamed live X here
When: Saturday, October 26, from 1:00 p.m
where: The Little Waldorf Saloon 1661 N Virginia St Reno, NV 89503
Featured Speakers:
Riley Gaines: 12x All-American, 5x SEC swimming champion, host of OutKick’s Earnings for girls Podcast, Plaintiff in Riley Gaines et al. para. v. NCAA et. para.
Sia Lily: University of Nevada, Reno volleyball co-captain
With teammates Kenna Dressel, Kinsley Singleton, Massyn Navarro and Sierra Bernard and supported by Malia Pillaimay, Sarah Johnson, Bella Snyder, Nicanora Clarke and MORE…
Kendall Lewis: Galena High School volleyball player, playing against Washoe County High School’s male athlete team this season
Jen Hucke: 2x Nevada Volleyball State Champion and Player of the Year, 2x NCAA Champion at Stanford University
Marshi Smith: 4-time Nevada State Champion, PAC 10 and NCAA Swimming Champion at University of Arizona, Co-Founder of ICONS, Supporting Riley Gaines et al. para. v. NCAA et. para.
and MORE…
“This rally and the position of the UNR team is about more than one game. They are about protecting the principles of fairness and equality that should define all women’s sports. I applaud their decision to stand firm in their beliefs in protecting fair sports,” said the SJSU volleyball captain and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the NCAA Brooke Slusser.
“By BOYCOTTING a match that undermines fair play, the women of Nevada Reno are taking a clear stand against the erosion of our playing field. Men have no place in women’s sports – on the court or in the locker room. No exceptions,” they said Riley Gaines.
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CONTACT: Marshi Smith
Independent Women’s Sports Council
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